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Summer Youth Employment – Chesapeake Sheriff's Office in Chesapeake, Virginia at City of Chesapeake Human Resources

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City of Chesapeake Human Resources
Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States
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Job Description

Working Title of Vacant PositionSummer Youth Employment – Chesapeake Sheriff's Office
Job Type: Seasonal/Substitute
Posting Type: Intern
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: SHERIFF
Division: SHERIFF ADMIN
Requisition Number: 2026242
Number of hours worked per week: Up to 25 hours a week
Work Schedule: TBD, depending on assignment | Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: N - Never
Pay Basis: Weekly
Advertised Salary:
$15 hourly


Job Description:
The City of Chesapeake is excited to offer meaningful summer employment opportunities through our Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) from July 1, 2026, through September 4, 2026. This program is designed to provide Chesapeake residents ages 16 through 19 with valuable hands on work experience while learning about careers in local government and public service.

Participants will have the opportunity to work alongside City employees in a supportive and team oriented environment while building workplace skills such as communication, teamwork, customer service, professionalism, and time management.

Participants may assist with:
  • Scanning documents and assisting with Laserfiche responsibilities
  • Supporting document retention and records organization efforts
  • Assisting staff with recruit class and in service training checklists
  • Observing and assisting with the coordination of basic recruit classes
  • Learning about training operations and public safety procedures
  • Providing administrative and clerical support to Training Division staff

Depending on the participant’s age and assignment, opportunities may also include observing corrections and court services operations.

Ideal candidates are dependable, organized, eager to learn, and interested in public safety, criminal justice, or government careers.


Required Qualifications:
Students participating in the Summer Youth Employment Program will be responsible for:
  • Providing their own transportation to and from work,
  • Arriving at the work site at the time designated by the work site supervisor.
  • Performing the tasks assigned by the 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 work site.


Job Open Date: 05/19/2026
Job Close Date: 05/26/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants:
The City of Chesapeake is excited to offer meaningful summer employment opportunities through our Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) from July 1, 2026, through September 4, 2026. This program is designed to provide Chesapeake residents ages 16 through 19 with valuable hands on work experience while learning about careers in local government and public service.

Job Location

Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States

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