Summer Internship 2026 Police Department
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Job Location:
Coral Springs, FL - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 15 - 18
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
The Coral Springs Police Department is committed to providing a safe and secure community. Part of this commitment is to provide outreach to universities in order for students to observe general operations of the department. Our collegian internship program is designed to allow college participants an opportunity to observe our police department learn about law enforcement careers and mentor with trained professionals. The Police Department will aid selected Interns obtaining college credits. Examples of Duties
The Police Operations Interns will be exposed to multiple Units within the Police Department to gain insight into how each Unit plays a necessary part in attaining crime prevention/reduction and criminal apprehension. A typical internship will include exposure to Patrol Criminal Investigations Special Operations Component (SOC) Crime Analysis and Community Involvement however assignments are contingent on operational demands at the time of the internship. Schedule The Coral Springs Police Department Internship program is designed to create an opportunity for students to have meaningful work experiences that tie to their programs of study. The program is an 8-week paid internship during the 2026 summer semester. Students must be available to intern from June 82026 July 31 2026. The hours for each intern will be established by the unit supervisor in collaboration with the intern so that any other school requirements are not impacted. Compensation Interns will be compensated as follows:
Undergraduate Students: $15.00 / hour
Graduate Students: $18.00 / hour
Academic credit can be earned in addition to compensation above but is not required to participate in the internship.Typical Qualifications
- Currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior class standing or Graduate student as of the start of Summer 2026 semester.
- Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Provide their most recent official transcripts (will be requested at a later time)
- Possess a valid state drivers license.
- No significant traffic violations or criminal activity in background.
- Have not used any drugs (including steroids) without a doctors prescription or any illegal drugs within 24 months of the date of the application.
Supplemental Information
EXAMINATION PROCESS:
The following includes all steps required to process for the position. Continuing to the next step of the process is contingent upon successfully completing the previous step. Candidates can be dismissed at any point throughout the consideration process.Communication regarding scheduling and updates will be posted to your account please check your account regularly.- Apply via our online application
- Application review
- Completion of CVSA Packet
- Formal Interview
- Computerized Voice Stress Analysis Examination and Fingerprints
- Extensive Background Investigation
- Post-Offer Drug Test
Successful applicants notified by Human Resources. The Interns will be directed to report to the Deputy Chief of Administration or their designee for orientation and assignment.The Coral Springs Police Department is firmly committed to offering an equitable drug-free work environment. We do not discriminate in any employment related decisions on the basis of race color religion national origin sex age disability or other similar factors that are not job-related. This commitment is practiced in all aspects of our personnel policies programs practices recruitment examination appointment training promotion retention and other related activities. When requested the Coral Springs Police Department will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Unit atif special assistance is needed.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
