Arlington County, VA Police Department
This is an Unpaid Internship with the Police Department geared at students who have an interest in the field of Criminal Justice.
Description:
The Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) is seeking motivated, and service minded undergraduate and graduate students interested in an internship opportunity to join our team of over 460 employees who serve a diverse and engaged community by upholding the core principles of the department. A primary function of the ACPD family is the Criminal Investigation Division (CID). Our internship program is comprised of students who participate as Investigative Assistants Interns who provide support for the CID detectives and engage with members of the community of Arlington to provide guidance in navigating the criminal justice system. Investigative Assistant Interns will directly interact with members of CID and with Arlington County citizens.
Responsibilities:
Individuals accepted for this assignment will be immersed in a true investigative experience. The intern will work closely with the Detectives throughout the investigative process. The intern will develop strategies and make recommendations to the Detective. The Detectives will involve the intern in all phases of the investigation and treat them as colleagues.
Investigative Assistant Interns Responsibilities:
This is an Unpaid Internship with the Police Department geared at students who have an interest in the field of Criminal Justice.
Description:
The Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) is seeking motivated, and service minded undergraduate and graduate students interested in an internship opportunity to join our team of over 460 employees who serve a diverse and engaged community by upholding the core principles of the department. A primary function of the ACPD family is the Criminal Investigation Division (CID). Our internship program is comprised of students who participate as Investigative Assistants Interns who provide support for the CID detectives and engage with members of the community of Arlington to provide guidance in navigating the criminal justice system. Investigative Assistant Interns will directly interact with members of CID and with Arlington County citizens.
Responsibilities:
Individuals accepted for this assignment will be immersed in a true investigative experience. The intern will work closely with the Detectives throughout the investigative process. The intern will develop strategies and make recommendations to the Detective. The Detectives will involve the intern in all phases of the investigation and treat them as colleagues.
Investigative Assistant Interns Responsibilities:
Direct involvement in the investigative process
Interview victims and witnesses in a variety of cases such as larcenies, harassments, assaults, and more.
Document conversations and any other information received from the investigation in investigative supplemental reports
Assist detectives in the identification of suspects to be prosecuted
If requested, assist detectives with specific case projects related to furthering the investigation
Accompany detectives into the field to variety of crime scenes
Work Hours:
Interview victims and witnesses in a variety of cases such as larcenies, harassments, assaults, and more.
Document conversations and any other information received from the investigation in investigative supplemental reports
Assist detectives in the identification of suspects to be prosecuted
If requested, assist detectives with specific case projects related to furthering the investigation
Accompany detectives into the field to variety of crime scenes
Work Hours:
20 hours per week minimum, within Monday-Friday 6:00am-10:00pm
Qualifications:
Selection Process: There is a multi-stage selection process to determine applicant eligibility. A candidate must pass each stage of the selection process to be considered eligible for hire. These stages include:
Qualifications:
Selection Process: There is a multi-stage selection process to determine applicant eligibility. A candidate must pass each stage of the selection process to be considered eligible for hire. These stages include:
Screening for minimum qualifications;
Essay Panel interview;
Character/background investigation including photographing and fingerprinting:
Essay Panel interview;
Character/background investigation including photographing and fingerprinting:
and Polygraph examination
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum GPA of 3.0
18 years of age or above
US Citizen
Enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student for the duration of the internship
Desirables:
18 years of age or above
US Citizen
Enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student for the duration of the internship
Desirables:
Majors: Criminal Justice, Criminology, Forensic Psychology, Forensic Science, any Law-Enforcement related programs
Experience working with law enforcement/government
Skills: writing, communication, time-management/organization, computer systems (Microsoft), critical thinking
Desire to work in law enforcement or similar field
Experience working with law enforcement/government
Skills: writing, communication, time-management/organization, computer systems (Microsoft), critical thinking
Desire to work in law enforcement or similar field
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