| Location | Roseville, CA |
| Salary | $19.56–$33.46 Per Hour |
College Intern
Salary
$19.56 - $33.46 Hourly
Location
1051 Junction Boulevard, Roseville
Job Type
Temporary 1000 HR
Job Number
202600222
Department
Police
Division
POL Social Services
Opening Date
09/03/2026
Closing Date
9/17/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit
Temporary
Description
Title: Social Services Unit Intern (College Internship)
Department: Roseville Police Department - Social Services Unit
Position Type: Part-Time (Paid) | Monday - Thursday
Position Summary
The Roseville Police Department is seeking motivated college students to join the Social Services Unit as Interns. This position offers hands-on experience in community outreach, case management, and crisis support. Interns will assist individuals experiencing quality-of-life challenges, homelessness, and mental health needs while gaining direct exposure to law enforcement and social work integration.
This position is limited to no more than 40 hours per week and no more than 1000 hours per fiscal year.
Key Responsibilities
Schedule, Supervision & Compensation
Prerequisites & Clearances
The City of Roseville is committed to an inclusive and supportive workforce and workplace. We are engaged in understanding the backgrounds and perspectives of our colleagues and those we serve. Our organization is unified in this commitment, because we believe this produces the best results for our organization and community.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a temporary part-time, training classification in which students with current enrollment in college with course work related to the area assigned can gain experience in assisting city staff in the performance of professional administrative or technical duties.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from higher level staff as assigned.
Examples of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Collect, summarize and analyze information and statistics on existing programs and services.
Participate in organizational and procedural studies and the preparation of reports and manuals.
Maintain applicable records and files, as assigned.
Conduct surveys and perform research and statistical analyses regarding municipal policies, procedures and services.
Participate in the design of forms and the implementation of systems.
Perform related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Effective methods of making oral and written reports and presentations.
Research techniques, methods, and procedures.
Ability to:
Communicate effectively, orally, and in writing.
Work cooperatively and effectively with co-workers, other departments, outside agencies, and the general public.
Understand and apply policies, laws and rules; learn and apply pertinent federal, state and local law codes and regulations.
Exhibit proficiency in use of modern office methods and enter and revise information on computer databases; demonstrate proficiency in computer word processing; type at a speed necessary to successfully perform duties.
On a continuous basis, learn and understand all aspects of the job and department procedures; sit at desk or in meetings for long periods of time; review work papers and reports; identify and interpret technical and numerical information.
On a continuous basis, twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone and operate a variety of office equipment; use personal computer.
Experience and Training:
Experience:
None required.
AND
Training:
Equivalent to the completion the twelfth (12th) grade. Current enrollment in six or more units towards a Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration or a field related to area of assignment.
License or Certificate:
A valid California driver's license by date of appointment.
Supplemental Information
Detailed information on the City of Roseville recruitment practices can be reviewed on the Frequently Asked Questions page.
The City of Roseville defines "accredited college or university" as an institution of higher learning and must be listed on the United States Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation.
Credits earned from colleges, universities, and institutions listed as accredited institutions on this website will be considered as part of the educational component of the minimum qualifications for a classification.
The following options apply to the evaluation of college degrees from countries outside the United States:
Educational background from a foreign country may be evaluated by an accredited United States college or university listed on the U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website.
Verification of degree equivalency may be obtained from organizations that provide foreign education credential evaluation services. The City of Roseville will accept verification from any of the listed member agencies found at www.naces.org or www.aice-eval.org.
A copy of the foreign credential evaluation verification can be attached to the employment application.
If you are offered a position with the City of Roseville, as a part of the pre-employment steps, applicants must provide a foreign degree credential equivalency certificate from an approved member agency above. Applicants who do not provide verification, will be eliminated from further consideration.
SELECTION PROCESS
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination. The applicant's experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List. Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.
Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check, and depending on the position applied for, a pre-employment medical exam, drug and alcohol screening test, credit check, license and/or education verification, psychological examination, and/or an extensive Police Department background check process.
THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS. MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
The City of Roseville offers competitive benefits packages to full-time employees. Regular part-time employees receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. For more information regarding the Citys benefits, visit our website here. Benefits currently include:
GENERAL BENEFITS:
A majority of the employee benefits are similar for all City employees. There are benefits that differ depending on which bargaining unit the job classification is assigned. Exact benefits information can be found by visiting the Benefits webpage and selecting the specific bargaining unit group.
TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
Most benefits do not apply to the Citys temporary positions. Temporary employees that work 1,500 hours annually may elect medical insurance. Temporary employees contribute to a retirement plan depending on the status of total hours worked annually.
01
Your response to the supplemental questions 2 - 17, the applicants education, training and experience, will be scored using a pre-determined formula. Your responses to these questions must be consistent with your employment application information. This experience must also be described in the "Work Experience" section of this application. Responses to the supplemental questionnaire that are inconsistent from your "Work Experience" section in the application will not be scored. I understand and agree with the above instructions.
02
Please select below your highest level of education attained.
03
I understand that failure to attach proof of my current enrollment in six or more units towards a Bachelors or Masters degree from an accredited college or university will result in my application being disqualified. Please attach transcripts.
04
This position requires all candidates to possess a California Drivers License by date of appointment.
05
Are you willing and able to successfully complete a background investigation, including any required fingerprinting, as a condition of participation in this internship?
06
This internship is embedded within a Behavioral Health Co-Response Unit and requires working alongside sworn and non-sworn personnel of the Roseville Police Department. Are you comfortable working in a professional law enforcement environment and alongside police personnel?
07
Interns may encounter individuals experiencing issues related to quality of life, including unsheltered individuals, veterans experiencing crisis, mental health and substance-use concerns, and issues associated with aging. Are you comfortable engaging professionally and respectfully with individuals experiencing these circumstances?
08
This internship includes field-based activities that may require walking, hiking, standing, and performing assigned duties outdoors. Are you comfortable performing internship duties in a field environment?
09
Field assignments may occur in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, wind, or other inclement weather. Are you comfortable performing assigned field duties in inclement weather, when operationally necessary?
10
Internship responsibilities may include data management, documentation, research, administrative tasks, and other office-based duties. Are you comfortable performing routine administrative and computer-based tasks as part of your internship?
11
What is your current field of study or academic program?
12
Briefly describe your interest in an internship with a Behavioral Health Co-Response Unit and how this experience aligns with your academic or professional goals.
13
Briefly describe any prior experience, coursework, volunteer work, employment, or other activities that have prepared you to work with vulnerable populations, behavioral health concerns, community services, or law enforcement.
14
The Behavioral Health Co-Response Unit operates at the intersection of behavioral health, social services, and law enforcement. Describe your interest in working in a multidisciplinary environment and collaborating with professionals from different fields.
15
Due to the extensive time and training related to background processing and training, interns are accepted for a minimum of two semesters and are evaluated on a semester basis. Are you willing to intern for a minimum of two semesters?
16
Is an internship required for your field of study? If so, when are you required to begin placement?
17
University or educational Program attending during Internship?
Required Question
Employer City of Roseville (CA)
Address 311 Vernon Street
Roseville, California, 95678
Phone 916-774-5475
Website http://www.roseville.ca.gov