Summer Intern - Police/Investigative Support at City of Chesapeake Human Resources – Chesapeake, Virginia

Working Title of Vacant PositionSummer Intern - Police/Investigative Support
Job Type: Seasonal/Substitute
Posting Type: Intern
Number of Vacancies: 2
Department: POLICE
Division: POLICE SUPPORT
Requisition Number: 2026131
Number of hours worked per week: Up to 20
Work Schedule: Flexible hours between 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m; Monday – Friday. Up to 20 hours per week | Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: N - Never
Pay Basis: Weekly
Advertised Salary:

Job Description:

• Support the Investigations Section by preforming research in numerous computer databases.
• Assist with pawn shop compliance and research on active cases.
• Provides customer service and fields phone calls for the Criminal Investigations Section as needed.
• Citizen/victim contact and follow-up on active cases.
• Provide the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office with offense reports when requested for case review.
• Assist detectives with compiling case files and electronically scan case files into record management systems.
• Assist detectives with active investigations as needed, both in the office and field.
• Compile information for crime bulletins and crime line releases
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal skills
• Possess investigative interest
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism

• Providing their own transportation to and from work.
• Arriving at the work site at the time designated by the worksite supervisor.
• Performing the tasks assigned by the vocational instructor/coordinator and the worksite supervisor in an efficient manner.
• Demonstrating honesty, punctuality, courtesy, a cooperative attitude, appropriate dress, and a willingness to learn.
• Conforming to the guidelines of the internship worksite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pursuing a degree or having an interest in a criminal justice related field.
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional and confidential environment

Job Open Date: 03/16/2026
Job Close Date: 03/31/2026
Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants: