Spring Intern - Police (Investigative Support) 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 PositionSpring Intern - Police (Investigative Support)
Job Type: Seasonal/Substitute
Posting Type: Intern
Number of Vacancies: 3
Department: POLICE
Division: POLICE SUPPORT
Requisition Number: 2026494
Number of hours worked per week: Up to 30
Work Schedule: Flexible hours between 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. Up to 30 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:
$17.50 / per hour


Job Description:
Join CPD and dive into the world of criminal investigations!
As an Investigative Support Intern this spring, you’ll assist detectives, work on real cases, and gain hands-on experience in research and casework — all while serving your community and exploring a future in criminal justice.

What You’ll Do:
  • 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:
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:
  • Strong written and verbal skills
  • Possess investigative interest
  • 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:
  • 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

The ideal candidate is a college student in good standing – preferably a junior, senior, or graduate student – who is currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, or who has graduated within the past year.


Job Open Date: 10/19/2026
Job Close Date: 10/30/2026
Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Students will be limited to one internship per school year.

The internship may run from Monday, January 11 to Friday, April 23, 2027, depending on the student’s curriculum. The student may work a maximum of 360 hours.

Students participating in the Internship 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 vocational instructor/coordinator and the work site supervisor efficiently.
  • Demonstrating honesty, punctuality, courtesy, a cooperative attitude, appropriate dress, and a willingness to learn.
  • Conforming to the guidelines of the internship work site.

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Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States

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