College Student Intern - Police Services

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city of boca raton flBoca Raton (FL)

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About the role

Police Services InternAs a Police Services Intern, you will have a hands-on experience as you rotate across bureaus such as Road Patrol, Detective Bureau, Community Engagement, Special Operations, or Public Safety Dispatch. Candidates selected for an internship will be expected to comply with all City and Department rules and regulations. In addition, candidates will: Shadow Police Officers in the course of their day-to-day duties, including ride along with Field Training Officers or designated Road Patrol Officers Learn about department Standard Operating Procedures, best practices, as well as State statutes and City Ordinances Shadow nonsworn personnel performing essential functions such as Crime Scene Technician, Public Safety Dispatcher, Real-Time Command Center Technician, or Crime Intelligence Analyst By the end of your internship, you will have a deeper understanding of a municipal Police Services department, including sworn and nonsworn positions, and the varied career paths available to you. EXPECTATIONS:Candidates selected for an Internship will be expected to comply with all City and Department rules and regulations. In addition, candidates will be expected to: Complete the required amount of hours in accordance with the college/university requirements. Wear proper attire while engaged in Intern activities. Conduct him/herself in a professional manner. Maintain the confidentiality of any information obtained through the Internship Program. Ensure that all required documentation required by the college/university is supplied to the Department Internship Coordinator. Understand that Interns are limited to non-enforcement assignments within the Police Department.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of:

Standard office and field equipment and procedures
Police Services Standard Operating Procedures, best practices
Florida State statutes and City of Boca Raton Ordinances
Criminal justice principles to some degree
Skilled in:
Listening – demonstrate active listening with Staff, and general public.
Communication – both written and oral interpersonal communication
Critical thinking and situational awareness
Ability to:
Follow directions promptly and receive feedback.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, supervisors, associates, applicants, and the public.
Interact with citizens effectively and contribute to maintaining a safe environment.
Identify small details, correct errors, and notice patterns.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications:

Internships will have a prescribed beginning and end date but may be extended at the discretion of the Human Resources Director or designee. Program length will depend on the Division's budget, needs and staff levels.
The Police Services Department accepts Interns during each college semester.
The Police Services Department has two (2) internship positions available per college semester.
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY :Candidates seeking to be considered for an Internship in Police Services must meet or comply with the following requirements:
Attend a state accredited college or university.
Must complete an oral board interview
Must successfully complete a pre-employment screening including a polygraph examination and an extensive background check.

Requirements:

(to be submitted with application) :Unofficial transcript demonstrating current enrollmentQUALIFICATIONS :The applicant must be of good moral character, have good communication skills, have good work ethic, and must be flexible and able to work well with others.
The applicant must successfully pass a complete background investigation to the satisfaction of the employer prior to appointment.
POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS :Criminal Background Check
Employment Verification
Reference Checks
Educational Verification
Credit Check
FingerprintingPolygraphNeighborhood CheckDrug and Alcohol Screen

Benefits: CITY OF BOCA RATON - BENEFITS SUMMARY Part-Time Employees ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: To be eligible to receive Paid Leave and to contribute to the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, a part-time employee must have worked at least 1,040 hours in the prior fiscal year PAID LEAVE: Employees who work a minimum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year will receive twelve (12) hours of Paid Leave on October 1st. This Paid Leave shall be used no later than September 30th of that fiscal year or it will be forfeited. These hours may not accumulate and may only be granted with the approval of the employee's supervisor. This paid leave has no cash value at separation of employment. MISSION SQUARE 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: Employees who work a minimum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year will be allowed to participate in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. The City will not provide any matching funds.

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