The Police Student Internship provides qualified students with practical work experience that compliments their academic course work, as well as the ability to earn college course credit. The Internship also provides the Mounds View Police Department with an opportunity to involve college students in various aspects of police work. The Intern is a seasonal, non-sworn position, providing technical and clerical support for the Police Department. The position provides entry-level clerical, technical, and customer service support while building relationships with the community, external agencies, and staff. Students are able to gain valuable work experience, on-the-job training, and have an opportunity to develop a networking base for future positions within the City of Mounds View.
Responsibilities
Essential Work Functions: Interns must be detail oriented and organized, with the ability to complete projects within timelines and under minimal supervision. Interns must be proficient in: Microsoft Office, research methods, and technical writing. Interns are expected to follow guidelines required by their college/university regarding journaling their experience during their internship activities while at Mounds View in order to assist in their coursework evaluation process. The progress and oversight of the Interns are monitored by the Deputy Chief, or their designee.
Assist with administrative duties Light clerical Scanning documents Shredding Transporting evidence and equipment to BCA Supporting the Neighborhood Resource Officer (NRO) Preparing for and assisting during Night to Unite Preparing for and assisting during Festival in the Park Attending and assisting during community rock wall events Taking information for child or adult protection reports
Special Projects to include; Helping to create an opt in database of private home security cameras Updating the business contact list Receive overview of the following areas Patrol Investigations K9 SRO SWAT Administration/Support Police Reserve Unit City geography
Qualifications
Be at least 18 years of age and currently enrolled and attending an accredited criminal justice or law enforcement program and/or POST approved college/university. Have a valid Minnesota driver’s license with a good driving record. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook). Possess the Mounds View Police Department Core Values . Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Applies knowledge of office computer technologies, including word processing, spreadsheet applications, media storage and retrieval. Database applications to include data entry, running reports and statistics, scanning documents, email, and file management in a Microsoft Office, and Windows operating environment. Applies knowledge of office equipment including phones, computers, printers, fax, scanners, and copy machine. Communicates well both verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain positive, professional working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, community members and other criminal justice agencies. Ability and desire to project a professional image through knowledge of job, positive attitude, and accurate and timely completion of work. Ability to work independently and to complete projects and daily activities according to work schedule. Ability to simultaneously address multiple projects and deadlines as well as triage multiple and changing priorities. Ability to prioritize work tasks and function with basic supervision. Ability to handle and maintain confidential material. Conforms to the policies and procedures of the City, the Department, and applicable sections of city code and state and federal statutes. Ability to work with the public in a friendly, tactful manner. Ability to maintain the Mounds View Police Department Core Values at all times of: Integrity, Service, Commitment. Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodation may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.
City Of Mounds City
Mounds View, US, Minnesota 55112
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