LVMPD Intern, including Detention Services

The LVMPD is an EEO employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.

Definition
LVMPD internships are unpaid volunteer positions. LVMPD internships are offered only to currentcollege students not grantedto individuals merely wanting to obtain work experience and must be performed in return for college credits toward graduation. Internships are generally performed on a part time basis for instance 20 hours per week within one semester.No free housing is offered regardless of whether the successful candidate is an out-of-state student. The following LVMPD units have accepted interns in the past: Crime Scene Investigations (for students interested in pursuing a career in CSI) Cold Cases Missing Persons Victim Services Unit Recruiting Forensic Laboratory Emergency Management and Counter Terrorism. However actual availability of internships in the different LVMPD sections varies by semester based on mentor availability.

Interns have no law enforcement power.They are students currently in an advanced stage of their college studies desiring to pursue a career in law enforcement criminal justice or a related field upon college graduation. Typically assigned a mentor interns acquire the necessary knowledge and skills while providing non-commissioned non-hazardous support and/or research services to the LVMPD unit assigned.

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Internship applicants must:

1. Be endorsed by the college/university for the proposed internship.
2. Be age 18 and above.
3. Be a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident alien.
4. Be a current student of good academic standing with a 2.75 GPA or higher enrolled in an accredited United States college/university that offers credits counted towards graduation for completing an internship with a law enforcement or criminal justice agency.
5. Have already completed the first year in an Associates degree program or the second year in a Bachelors degree program; or currently pursuing a Masters degree.
6. Be able to work a minimum of eight hours per week.
7. Be available to travel to Las Vegas at their own expense for an in-person background interview (out-of-area successful candidates).

• Minimum qualifications screening.
• Application packet reviewed by respective LVMPD area for consideration.
• If selected meet with a background investigator at LVMPD Headquarters Las Vegas at the students expense. Out of state applicants are advised to take the time and expense involved in this process into consideration prior to applying.
• Background investigation lasting 90 days in most cases. **
• Candidate notified of background investigation results.

The background investigation takes approximately 90 to 120 days to complete. You must also meet the LVMPD Hiring Standards. LVMPD employees participate in the Departments random drug screening process. For more information on the background process click for a quick video or for specific information.

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Vision: The vision of LVMPD is for the Las Vegas community to be the safest community in America. This vision is realized by injecting humanity into every interaction and building trust with the citizens we serve.

Mission: The mission of the LVMPD is to provide exceptional police services in partnership with the community. Prioritizing the mental and physical well-being of employees enables our department to perform at exceptional levels and build meaningful relationships with community members.

Values: The acronym I CARE is the guiding principle for each and every LVMPD member. This acronym represents the values of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department: Integrity Courage Accountability Respect and Excellence. The values are supported by behaviors demonstrated by the actions of members as they live these values. All members are expected to represent the values of the LVMPD while in the workplace and off-duty.

EEO: The LVMPD is an equal opportunity employer. All appointments to the competitive service shall be made withoutregard to race color religion sex age disability sexual orientation national origin genetic information military serviceor political affiliation and shall be based on merit and fitness only.

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