Police Intern - PT

  • MANHATTAN BEACH, CA
  • Manhattan Beach, California
  • Aug 28, 2024
Intern Internship Public Safety
  • Salary: $16.00 - $26.52 Hourly USD

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, provide short-term staff support to the Police Department; assist in performing specific and miscellaneous duties as assigned, and do related work as required. The position will expose students or recent graduates to career options within a municipal policing environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class:
Learn and develop professional and technical knowledge, skills, and practical work experience in the assigned department(s) or function(s)Assist department members in field activities as needed Assist in collecting data for department studies, functions, and/or projectsPerform basic research, analyze data, and write reports and summariesMaintain appropriate records and filesInteract with City employees, contractors, and the public in person or via telephoneAssist in the administrative and clerical support activities as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Training and Experience : Must be a recent graduate within the last 6 months or a current student in good standing at an accredited college or university. No experience is necessary.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Must have general knowledge of research methods and techniques; the ability to work effectively and communicate with other people both orally and in writing; have organizational skills; follow directions and complete assignments in a timely and efficient manner; and the ability to learn and use personal computer hardware and software. A strong desire to work in a law enforcement environment is beneficial.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS

All applicants will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. The filing period will remain open until the needs of the department have been met.

NOTE: A drug test may be administered as part of the pre-employment medical exam. The provisions of this brochure do not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

Part-time employees are enrolled in PARS (Public Alternate Retirement System). All part-time and seasonal employees contribute 7.5% each pay period on a pre-tax basis. If an employee reaches 1,000 hours within a fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th) or is already a CalPERS member, then they are enrolled in CalPERS (Public Employees Retirement System).

The City complies with California Labor Code 245-249 by providing paid sick leave for part-time hourly employees accordingly.

The City of Manhattan Beach does not provide medical/dental/vision benefits to part-time employees. Eligible employees enrolled in CalPERS may opt into a CalPERS medical plan.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Base Pay

16

Job Address

Manhattan Beach, California United States View Map