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Police Department Internship

City of Sterling Heights
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The City of Sterling Heights is seeking innovative and driven individuals for our 2026 College Internship program!

 

The Program

Our College internship program is designed to provide a challenging and supportive internship experience that has a direct impact on the Sterling Heights community. Interns receive on-the-job training and day-to-day responsibilities that not only contribute to the mission and goals of the team they're working with, but also provide a meaningful experience that can be taken into a career after graduation. Learn more about how a local municipality operates, and apply knowledge from your coursework in a real-world setting!

There are two opportunities available within the Police Department. The Police Officer intern will have the opportunity to spend time in each of the Department's Bureaus, ride-along with Police Officers, and gain exposure related to what a career in Law Enforcement could look like. The Administrative intern will have the opportunity to work alongside the administrative staff who support the department on various strategic projects.

 

Interested in learning more about the Police Department? Click HERE to learn more!

 

Available internships include:

  • City Clerk
  • City Management
  • Community Relations - Marketing
  • Department of Public Works
  • Information Technology - Geographic Information System (GIS)
  • Parks & Recreation
  • Planning
  • Police Department - Police Officer
  • Police Department - Administrative

 

As you complete your application, you'll have the opportunity to indicate the specific internship opportunity that interests you. Our upcoming internship program will launch in May of 2026, and interns are expected to commit to an internship lasting 6 months to a year and beyond. Weekly hours of work will vary by department & internship opportunity, ranging from 15-30 hours per week. The hourly rate of pay is $18.00.

 

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a degree in a related field at an accredited College/University; graduate students and undergraduate students in their junior or senior year preferred
  • Coursework relevant to desired internship field
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

 

Check out our recruitment brochure for additional information on the City, our internship program, and a full list of all internship opportunities available:

College Internship Recruitment Brochure

 

 

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