Police Intern - Crime Analysis, Records Or Community Outreach

Salary: $20.00 Hourly
Location : St. Louis Park, MN
Job Type: Seasonal/Temporary
Job Number: 2024-851-01
Department: Police Department
Opening Date: 02/12/2024
Closing Date: 4/14/2024 11:59 PM Central
Job Summary
About us
The City of St. Louis Park is committed to being a leader in race, equity, and inclusion. As one of the city's strategic priorities, the city seeks to ensure all practices, programs, policies, and services of the city are fair, inclusive, and equitable. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences, and our strategic vision includes hiring and retaining racially diverse and racially conscious staff across all levels of our organization.
About the position
Provide support services for the police department in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of the St. Louis Park Police Department. Learn and shadow positions in a busy metro police department to experience and explore law enforcement career opportunities.
This internship will be regularly scheduled 20 - 25 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends, from June through August 2024.
There are three internships being offered in these areas:
Crime analysis
Assist the public safety data analyst identifying crime trends, creating reports, charts and bulletin to help guide the work of officers.
RecordsAssist the records department with customer service; processing data requests, case expungements, crime reporting, and permit applications; and other duties.
Community outreachAssist the Community outreach officer with community events and presentations.
*Applications may be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Apply St. Louis Park Police Department's community-oriented policing philosophy in the course of regular duties.
• Assist the investigations division with case preparation and investigation.
• Actively participate in job shadowing opportunities within the police department.
• Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as directed by department personnel.
• Communicate effectively with people from all cultures and backgrounds.

Minimum Qualifications

• 18 years of age.
• Interest or intent to become eligible to start a career as a licensed police officer in Minnesota.
• Valid MN driver's license.
• Must have no felony convictions.
• Computer experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated cultural competence and comfort with supporting the city's strategic objectives for advancing racial equity.
• Current or anticipated enrollment in a post-secondary institution focusing on public administration, law enforcement, or related field.
• Previous related work experience.

Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Applications must be filled completely for consideration.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
01
Have you previously applied to this position or other St. Louis Park police department positions?

• Yes
• No

02
Are you 18 years of age or older with no felony convictions?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have a valid driver's license with access to reliable transportation?

• Yes
• No

04
Tell us about your interest or intent to start a career as a licensed police officer in Minnesota.
05
If you are currently or anticipating enrollment in a post-secondary institution focusing on public administration, law enforcement, or related field, list your degree, college and anticipated graduation date.
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Indicate which internship you are interested in, you may select more than one:

• Crime Analyst
• Records
• Community Outreach
• All

Required Question