Spring Intern- Police (Crime Prevention) in Chesapeake, Virginia at City of Chesapeake Human Resources

Working Title of Vacant PositionSpring Intern- Police (Crime Prevention)
Job Type: Seasonal/Substitute
Posting Type: Intern
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: POLICE
Division: POLICE SUPPORT
Requisition Number: 2026505
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 [3444 S Battlefield Blvd]
Position Driving Requirement: N - Never
Pay Basis: Weekly
Advertised Salary:

Job Description:

• 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:

• Strong written and verbal skills
• 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:

• 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

Job Open Date: 10/23/2026
Job Close Date: 11/06/2026
Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• 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.