Summer Intern- Police/Crime Prevention at City of Chesapeake Human Resources – Chesapeake, Virginia
City of Chesapeake Human Resources
Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States
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Working Title of Vacant PositionSummer Intern- Police/Crime Prevention
Job Type: Seasonal/Substitute
Posting Type: Intern
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: POLICE
Division: POLICE SUPPORT
Requisition Number: 2026184
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 [3444 S Battlefield Blvd]
Position Driving Requirement: N - Never
Pay Basis: Weekly
Advertised Salary:
Job Description:
Required Qualifications:
Students participating in the Internship Program will be responsible for the following:
Preferred Qualifications:
Job Open Date: 04/14/2026
Job Close Date: 04/22/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Job Type: Seasonal/Substitute
Posting Type: Intern
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: POLICE
Division: POLICE SUPPORT
Requisition Number: 2026184
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 [3444 S Battlefield Blvd]
Position Driving Requirement: N - Never
Pay Basis: Weekly
Advertised Salary:
$17/ per hour
Job Description:
Join CPD and jump into the world of crime prevention and community outreach!
This isn’t just another summer internship behind a desk! As a Crime Prevention Intern, you’ll take a front seat in developing outreach programs, work on real projects and gain hands-on experience in policing and crime prevention — all while serving your community and exploring a future in criminal justice.
This isn’t just another summer internship behind a desk! As a Crime Prevention Intern, you’ll take a front seat in developing outreach programs, work on real projects and gain hands-on experience in policing and crime prevention — all while serving your community and exploring a future in criminal justice.
What You’ll Do:
- Support the Special Operations Section by creating community outreach courses and documents.
- Assist with community events such as Identi-Kid and Coffee with a Cop.
- Provide customer service and field phone calls for the Crime Prevention Unit as needed.
- Citizen contact and follow-up on crime prevention trainings, security surveys and more.
- Assist certified Crime Prevention specialists with compiling security survey files and electronically transferring into record management systems.
- Compile information for crime trend education and other public announcements.
- Join sworn officers, crime analysts or forensic technicians for real-world ride along experiences as available.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Strong written and verbal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism
Students participating in the Internship Program will be responsible for the following:
- 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:
- Experience using Canva
- Pursuing a degree or having an interest in a criminal justice, marketing, or related field.
- Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional and confidential environment
The ideal candidate is a college student in good standing, preferably a junior, senior, or graduate student currently enrolled in an accredited college or university or recently graduated (within one year of graduation) and majoring in criminal justice, marketing, or a related field.
Job Open Date: 04/14/2026
Job Close Date: 04/22/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Students will be limited to one internship per school year.
Summer 2026 internships begin on or after May 4, 2026. The length of the internship may vary depending on the student’s availability. The student may work up to 20 hours per week for a maximum of 240 hours.
Summer 2026 internships begin on or after May 4, 2026. The length of the internship may vary depending on the student’s availability. The student may work up to 20 hours per week for a maximum of 240 hours.
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