Police Intern

Take your studies to the next level and gain real-world-experience in law enforcement as our Police Intern with the Durango Police Department. Our semester-long internship program offers hands-on experience that complements your academic studies as a college student, along with the potential for course credit. This is a great opportunity to build a professional network, setting the stage for a future career in government service or law enforcement.
 

What You’ll Do in This Role: 

As an intern with the Durango Police Department, you’ll gain valuable work experience and on-the-job training in various aspects of police work. Assignments may include shadowing the Records Department, Detective Bureau, Court Liaison, Emergency Communication Center, Police Operations, and Police Administration. You’ll also participate in sit-alongs, ride-alongs, and tours.  

Project assignments may include assistance with gathering survey data, assisting with data entry, gathering research to complete projects as required for classwork, being involved with shadowing case follow-up, reporting about observance of community outreach efforts, and learning about social media development and assistance. The intern assignments will vary and are designed to allow students the experience of the daily operations within a law enforcement agency. Reporting to a command officer, you will complete assignments and tasks while maintaining a journal of activities to assist in the evaluation process. Interns are expected to conduct a research project at the conclusion of their semester working with the Durango Police Department.

Benefits of the Internship:
This paid internship is a non-sworn position that offers you the opportunity to: 

• Gain insight into the daily operations of a law enforcement agency. 
• Enhance your resume and explore career options. 
• Network professionally within your field of interest. 
• Apply academic knowledge in the workplace. 
• Connect and engage with the local community. 
• Receive training in department records and computer systems. 
• Learn about public records law and privacy/confidential concerns. 
• Gain insight into the court/judicial process and investigative/operational procedures. 
• Develop your understanding of research methodologies. 

To Qualify, You Must Be: 

• Eighteen years of age or older. 
• A U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident. 
• Currently enrolled in a college or university, in good standing. 
• Able to work a minimum of 8 hours and up to 15 hours per week. 
• Covered by sufficient health insurance. 
• Able to pass a background investigation with no felony convictions or disqualifying criminal histories. 
• Detail-oriented and organized.  
• Able to complete projects within timelines and under minimal supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, research methods, and technical writing. 

How to Apply: 
Internships with the Durango Police Department typically run for one semester, either in fall or spring. Online applications must be submitted through the City of Durango Career page at www.durangoco.gov/jobs. To be considered, please provide a current resume with your application. 

If selected for an interview, you will be required to provide the following: 

• Government-issued photo ID 
• Unofficial copy of your transcripts 
• Update-to-date resume 
   

A background investigator will schedule an interview with you if you pass the initial screening. You must successfully pass a background investigation and complete and sign an Authorization for the Release of Information Form, allowing access to your references and previous employers.