Police Department Intern

Police Department Intern

Salary

$0.00 Hourly

Location

Police Department - 800 Krenek Tap Road, College Station, TX

Job Type

Unpaid Internship

Job Number

2602597

Department

Police Department

Opening Date

09/08/2026

Closing Date

10/9/2026 11:59 PM Central

Hiring Range

$0

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Description

COMPENSATION: Unpaid

DATES: College Semesters (Spring)

HOURS: Flexible (generally 8 to 5, M - F) / Not to exceed 12 hours per week

JOB SUMMARY:

The College Station Police Department Internship is a structured, educational experience designed to provide exposure to law enforcement functions through supervised, project-based learning and observation. Activities are intended to support the intern's academic development and are not intended to replace the work of sworn or civilian personnel. It is available for qualified undergraduate or graduate student (criminal justice, forensics, psychology, sociology, or other related field) with an interest in learning about the Police Department and its various functions in law enforcement. The intern will assist in researching, gathering, analyzing, and reporting based on the needs of the division they are assigned to assist. The position reports overall to the Administrative Services Lieutenant but will have individual hosts within the agency. Some potential areas of assignment include the following: Criminal Investigations, Crime Scene, GIS Services, Victim Services, Crime Analyst, and Administration.

Principal Duties

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review source material for given parameters.
• Conduct research as needed on topics provided.
• Utilize department resources to complete law enforcement related projects.
• Gather information from various resources as needed.
• Compile and analyze information to provide a cohesive and comprehensive product.
• Generate reports in the manner requested.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT:

• Must be receiving academic credit from an accredited college or university.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Reliable transportation to and from the Police Department.
• Intermediate level of computer knowledge and experience.
• Ability to utilize word processing and data entry programs.
• Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Positive and supportive attitude with people of all backgrounds and abilities.
• Motivated, self-starter who takes the initiative to seek out tasks from staff.
• Commitment to comply with confidentiality requirements and police policies.
• Supportive of the mission of the College Station Police Department.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to make judgments based upon knowledge of department policies and procedures.
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An Equal Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:

www.cstx.gov/careers

recruiting@cstx.gov

This position is not benefit eligible.

01

Do you possess a valid Driver License?

• Yes
• No

02

What experience/education do you possess that you feel will be helpful as a foundation for this internship experience?

03

Will you be seeking scholastic/class credit for this internship?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess basic/intermediate computer knowledge and experience? If so, please describe your experience. Be sure to mention specific software and hardware you have used.

05

Why does this internship interest you?

06

Do you have reliable transportation to get to and from the Police Department?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have a High School diploma or GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

08

Please provide your schedule of availability below. Note: Please provide blocks of time as we feel it best facilitates our interns learning experience.

09

Please rank the internship areas you would prefer from most interested in to least interested in. While we cannot guarantee you will get your top preference we will give priority to your preferred experience.

Required Question

Employer City of College Station

Address 1101 Texas Avenue

College Station, Texas, 77840

Phone 979-764-3517

Website http://cstx.gov/careers