Spring Intern - Police (Digital Media & Recruiting)

Position Details

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position Spring Intern - Police (Digital Media & Recruiting) Job Type Seasonal/Substitute Posting Type Intern Number of Vacancies 1 Department POLICE Division POLICE SUPPORT Requisition Number 2026493 Number of hours worked per week Up to 30 Work Schedule

Flexible hours between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday.

Up to 30 hours per week;

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA Position Driving Requirement O - Occasional Pay Grade N/A Pay Basis Weekly Advertised Salary

$17.50 / per hour

Job Description

Digital Media & Recruiting Intern:

Join the Chesapeake Police Department and gain hands-on experience in recruiting, marketing, and social media outreach. As a Digital Media and Recruiting intern, you will assist the department's recruiter with outreach efforts, help create social media content, and support administrative tasks within the Background Investigations Unit.

What You'll Do:

• Assist the department recruiter at recruiting events and outreach activities.
• Design advertisements and social media posts for platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.
• Assist with filming or photographing department personnel during training, events, or daily duties for recruitment content.
• Follow up with potential applicants through phone calls and email communication.
• Assist detectives with compiling required documentation for applicants.
• Ensure applicant information is accurately maintained in tracking spreadsheets.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in social media and digital content creation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism

Students participating in the Internship Program will be responsible for the following:

• Providing their own transportation to and from work.
• Arriving at the work site at the time designated by the worksite supervisor.
• Performing the tasks assigned by the vocational instructor/coordinator and the worksite supervisor in an efficient manner.
• Demonstrating honesty, punctuality, courtesy, a cooperative attitude, appropriate dress, and a willingness to learn.
• Conforming to the guidelines of the internship worksite.
• Requires a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional and confidential environment

The ideal candidate is a junior, senior, or graduate student who is enrolled in an accredited college or university, or recently graduated (within one year of graduation).

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date 10/21/2026 Job Close Date 11/01/2026 Open Continuous No Special Instructions to Applicants

Students will be limited to one internship per school year.

The internship may run from Monday, January 11 to Friday, April 23, 2027, depending on the student's curriculum. The student may work a maximum of 360 hours.

Students participating in the Internship Program will be responsible for:

• Providing their own transportation to and from work,
• Arriving at the work site at the time designated by the work-site supervisor.
• Performing the tasks assigned by the vocational instructor/coordinator and the work site supervisor efficiently.
• Demonstrating honesty, punctuality, courtesy, a cooperative attitude, appropriate dress, and a willingness to learn.
• Conforming to the guidelines of the internship work site.

Students will be limited to one internship per school year.

ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands L=Light - Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Sitting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Walking Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Lifting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Lifting Amount Exerting up to 20 lbs Carrying Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Carrying Weight Exerting up to 20 lbs Pushing/Pulling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 20 lbs Reaching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Handling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Fine Dexterity Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Kneeling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Crouching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Crawling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Bending Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Twisting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Climbing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Balancing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Vision Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Hearing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Talking Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Foot Controls Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used Protective Equipment Required

Health and Safety

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Mechanical Hazards N = Never Chemical Hazards N = Never Electrical Hazards N = Never Fire Hazards N = Never Explosives N = Never Communicable Diseases N = Never Physical Danger or Abuse N = Never Other If Other, Description

Environmental Factors

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Dirt and Dust S = Seasonally Extreme Temperatures S = Seasonally Noise and Vibration S = Seasonally Fumes and Odors N = Never Wetness/Humidity S = Seasonally Darkness or Poor Lighting S = Seasonally Primary Work Location Other - varies

Non-Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Time Pressures Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Emergency Situations Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Frequent Change of Tasks Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Tedious or Exacting Work Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Noisy/Distracting Environment Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Other If Other, Description Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)

No

Professional References

Professional References

Please provide contact information for professional references.

Minimum Requests 0 Maximum Requests 4

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you possess a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City's Driving Standards? Please review link in posting for details.

• Yes

• No

• • Are you a college student in good academic standing, or a recent college graduate (i.e., within one year of graduation)?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Transcripts
• Letter of Recommendation