Intern - Police Community Relations

Bordering Denver to the south, the City of Englewood is a vibrant city of over 34,000 residents and over 2,100 businesses. It is a tight-knit community with a small city atmosphere, yet has all of the benefits associated with the larger Denver metropolitan area. The city is served by light rail and bus transit systems linking the community to downtown Denver and other locations, including Denver International Airport. The city owns a golf course, water park, and 17 programmed parks.

Over 700 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees work for the city, which is a full-service city, providing policing, water, sewer, and other services to the community. Voters elect a seven member City Council which sets policies, makes laws (ordinance) and approves the city’s budget. The Council appoints a City Attorney and a City Manager, who is responsible for managing the day to day aspects of the city’s departments.

Englewood has a detailed, visionary strategic plan that runs through 2025 with several exciting initiatives and programs, including:

• Implementing of a sustainability program including the implementation of a low-waste event policy; creation of a “Green Team” to engage employees in sustainability efforts; and developing and implementing a electric vehicle plan;
• Encouraging community wellbeing for all, including programs for teens and tweens, active and robust library programming, and making programs at the Golf Course and other programs as accessible as possible;
• Providing job training programs and initiatives to encourage vibrant business areas across the city, including the establishment of unique programs designed, through job training, to assist people who are housing vulnerable and experiencing homelessness; and 
• Developing and implementing strategies to seek out funding sources to improve our roads, water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure.

• Hands-on approach to learning and applying your degree
• Learn more about municipal government/public sector
• Chance to network with multiple departments and interns across the City

• Currently enrolled and pursuing a bachelor's or master's Degree
• Available to work full-time (30-40 hours per week) during the summer (May/June through August/September)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize based on opportunities and effectively multitask
• Experience using Microsoft Office
• Detail oriented mindset
• Quick learner
• Problem solving

The Englewood Police Department is led by Chief Sam Watson and consists of 78 sworn Officers. With three divisions, Patrol Operations, Special Operations, and Support Services. Englewood has a diverse population of approximately 34,700 residents and encompasses 6.89 square miles, consisting of 58% residential, 35% businesses, and 7% open space. Additionally, Colorado ranks as the 7th best state in the U.S. to work in law enforcement.

Reports to: Professional Standards Bureau Sergeant

Direct Reports: None

The listed examples of work are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They may be modified with additions, deletions, or changes as necessary.

• Implementing community outreach programs
• Help organizing events
• Coordinate volunteers
• Develop public relations strategies that promote the organization's mission
• Build relationships and maintain open communication with the community
• Responds to community concerns and inquiries
• Provide staff support related to projects within their work area including:
  • Recruiting
  • Training and Development
• Support the implementation of City and Department initiatives

• Assists with special projects, employee activities or programs
• Performs other duties as assigned and required.

Education:    

 Intern I- High school diploma or GED plus one year of undergraduate studies toward completion of a bachelor's degree in a related field.

 Intern II- Bachelor's degree plus one year of experience in specific department or progress toward completion of a master's degree in a related field

Certifications and/or Licensures:  None

Required Driver’s License: Yes

Knowledge

Knowledge of the policies, procedures and goals of the City of Englewood and the department

Knowledge and experience in the use of office equipment

Knowledge of the principles and practices of conducting research

Skills and Abilities

Attention to detail.

Human Relations/Interpersonal skills.

Time Management skills.

Organizational skills.

Ability to use computers, touchscreens and manual keyboards.

Skills in the use of Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel Programs

Ability to understand and interpret various forms of information

Ability to draft documents

Ability to read, interpret and clearly explain policies to a variety of constituents

Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, elected officials, boards and commissions, other jurisdictions and members of the general public.

Ability to listen well and communicate effectively orally and in writing with various audiences.

Work is performed in a standard office environment, requiring sitting for extended periods of time, and occasional light lifting (up to 15 lbs.).  Job requires visual and physical capabilities to perform work on computers and associated equipment for prolonged periods of time (4-6 hours daily).

$14.42 - $20.23/Hourly

Open Until Filled