Investigative Assistant Intern
The purpose of the Investigative Assistant Intern is to provide direct assistance to the detectives in the Homicide/Robbery Unit, Burglary/Larceny Unit, Special Victims Unit and the General Assignment Unit.
- Interns will be directly involved interviewing victims and witnesses in a variety of cases such as assaults, threats, missing persons, domestic assaults, larcenies and other property crimes
- Interns will be provided with orientation and guidance on how to conduct these interviews and work on each case with the assigned detective
- This internship will acquaint the student with the investigative process by actually being a part of the investigations
- Interns will conduct interviews, document statements and provide input to the detectives on disposition of cases
- An intern’s work may lead to identifying suspects to be prosecuted
Interns accepted for this assignment will complete the process with true investigative experience. The intern will develop strategies and make recommendations to the Detective and the intern will work closely with the Detectives throughout the investigative process. The Detectives will involve the intern in all phases of the investigation and treat you as a colleague.
If you are interested in the student internship program, please click the below link to learn about the process and to download the application.
Should you have any questions, please contact us at POLInterns@arlingtonva.us.