<span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" id="isPasted">Are you passionate about public safety? <strong>Do you plan to pursue a career in public safety</strong></span><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">?&nbsp;</strong>Municipal<span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">&nbsp;law enforcement is an important and rewarding career field with many opportunities for growth and development.&nbsp;</span><br><br><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" id="isPasted">The mission of the City of Dublin's Police Internship Program is to create an opportunity for individuals interested in a career in law enforcement, public safety and/or criminal justice to gain relevant experience while working side-by-side with industry professionals. This program will assist the successful candidate in their academic pursuits through training and career development to prepare them to join the work force.</span></span><br><br><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2332/jobpostings/image/PD1.jpg" style="width: 369px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii" alt="" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" data-uw-rm-alt="HD"><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2332/jobpostings/image/20251106102003_NRECC.jpg" style="width: 370px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" data-uw-rm-alt="QU"></div><br><em style="color: inherit; text-indent: 0px; text-align: left;">**Preference will be given to candidates who include a resume and cover letter with their application. We ask that the cover letter expand upon your motivations for applying to this internship, your career goals and what you hope to gain from the experience.***</em><br><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><u style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Scheduling/Availability</u><ul style="padding-left: 2rem; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><li><span style=" color: inherit; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Must be available to work in-person in Dublin, Ohio (no remote opportunities available)</span></li><li><span style=" color: inherit; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">The Dublin Police Internship operates as a structured 16-week program and attendance policies must be adhered to</span><ul><li><span style=" color: inherit; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Each work-week will consist of approximately three 8-hour days</span></li><li><span style=" color: inherit; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Success in this program requires a commitment to a demanding and structured schedule created to make these opportunities possible</span></li><li><span style=" color: inherit; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">This structured timeline can be flexible depending on the successful candidate's program/graduation requirements</span></li></ul></li><li><span style=" color: inherit; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Interns are expected to work 20-25 hours per week through the duration of their program</span></li><li><span style=" color: inherit; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Personal matters requiring leave is permitted, however, the successful candidate acknowledges this will result in unpaid leave</span></li></ul><br><span style=" color: inherit; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><u style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" id="isPasted">Note</u><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">: This is a part time, hourly position that is not eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.</span><br></span><br><u style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Intern Pay Structure</u><br><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Undergraduate Junior: $16.00/hour</span><br><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Undergraduate Senior: $16.50/hour</span><br><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">First Year Graduate Student: $17.50/hour</span><br><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Second Year Graduate Student: $19.00/hour</span><br><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Beyond the Paycheck</strong><ul style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 40px; margin: 0px 0px 3pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><li style=" padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS) enrollment and contributions</li><li style=" padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Potential Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility</li><li style=" padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li><li style=" padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">20% discount on classes and free textbooks at Franklin University</li><li style=" padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Discounts on memberships at the Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC)</li><li style=" padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Employee recognition and appreciation events</li><li style=" padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Discounted/free employee participation in select City events</li><li style=" padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Career mapping and growth opportunities</li></ul>
The goal of the Police Internship is for the Intern to learn about the City of Dublin Police Department and how it operates in terms of administration, investigations and patrol. Tasks may be assigned to the Intern at the discretion of the Operations Bureau Commander, Internship Sergeant, or other department supervisor and may be selected based on the interests of the Intern. It is the Intern's responsibility to take ownership of the tasks and complete them with a focus on quality. Below are examples of tasks that may be covered by the Intern and Mentor:<br><ul><li>Work on an internship project</li><li>Gain knowledge of agency Core Values, Mission, Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics policies</li><li>Education on relevant case law</li><li>Education of agency RTR, less lethal weapons and pursuit policies</li><li>Ride-alongs</li><li>Property impounding</li><li>Records department</li><li>Tactics scenarios</li><li>Ticket filling</li><li>Units to shadow: Community Impact Unit (CIU), Detective Bureau, School Resource Officer Program, Prosecutor's Office, Northwest Regional Communications Center (NRECC), Public Safety Liaison Coordinator, Business District Unit (BDU), Drone and the Delaware Tactics Unit.</li></ul>
<u>Minimum Qualifications</u><ul><li>Must be at least 18 years of age or older</li><li>Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree seeking program with a minimum Junior (Rank 3) standing</li><li>Pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Forensic Science, Public Administration or another related field</li><li>Offer of employment will be conditional on successful completion of a background investigation (criminal record check, FBI and BCI fingerprinting), reference check, drug screen and psychological evaluation</li></ul><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" id="isPasted"><u>Supplemental Information</u>: All positions within this job classification have been designated as Casual in nature and all employees serving in such positions are considered to be Casual Employees. Casual employees serve strictly at the pleasure of the City and their employment may be terminated at any time for any reason, with or without cause.</span><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: center;"><br><strong style=" font-weight: 700;">THE CITY OF DUBLIN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</strong></div>
The Intern shall:<br><ul><li id="isPasted">Respect and follow the directions of their mentor when engaged in department activities</li><li>Follow the agency's Code of Conduct and Core Values policies</li><li>Ask questions and actively engage in exercises and discussions in order to take advantage of this opportunity</li><li>Present one's self in a professional manner, with the "uniform" depending on the needs/tasks of the day</li><li>Remain flexible and adapt to any last minute changes in daily activities</li><li>Maintain confidentiality as documented in the Confidentiality Agreement required for participating in the Internship Program</li><li>Comply with all requirements set forth by the Intern's school (if applicable) and maintain all necessary paperwork</li><li>Adhere to the attendance requirements set forth in the Internship Program</li><li>Commit to the demanding and structured schedule created to make these opportunities possible</li></ul>