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　　Intern

　　Salary

　　$18.00 - $19.67 Hourly

　　Location

　　Durham, NC

　　Job Type

　　Internship w/o benefits (Less than 1000 hours)

　　Job Number

　　24-04711

　　Department

　　Police

　　Opening Date

　　01/23/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/6/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

　　Description

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　　Position Description

　　Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham

　　Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

　　Hiring Range: $18.00 – $19.67

　　Work Day/Hours: 8:00 am- 4:30 pm

　　Our internationally accredited Durham Police Department (http://durhamnc.gov/149/Police-Department) is dedicated to hiring and training officers and staff who represent the best the law enforcement profession has to offer. We are a progressive agency committed to reducing crime by providing the best quality service. We work to foster public confidence and maintain the highest standards of excellence as a community partner for positive change. If you’re interested in delivering superior emergency response services and working collaboratively to serve our community, join our team in Durham!

　　These internships are for undergraduate students in support of the Durham Police Department. The student intern will have the opportunity to receive a realistic depiction of what the Police Department does on a daily basis. Also, it will help the student develop and determine where their career interest may lie while earning college credits.

　　Position description will vary based on the department’s needs.

　　Duties/Responsibilities

　　The duties and responsibilities vary from student to student based on their course work.

　　Student interns will get to experience different units such as:

　　Crime Analysis

　　By shadowing a police crime analyst, an intern can learn about some of the following:

　　The different types of crime data that are collected by law enforcement agencies.

　　How to use crime data to identify trends and patterns and how to develop crime prevention strategies.

　　In addition to these general skills, interns who shadow police crime analysts may also learn about specific software programs and tools that are used for crime analysis. They may also have the opportunity to participate in projects that involve data collection, analysis, and reporting.

　　Community Services:

　　While an intern is with the Community Service Unit they may do and learn about the following:

　　The different types of community service programs that are offered by police departments.

　　How to develop and implement community outreach programs.

　　How to work with community partners to address crime and social problems.

　　In addition to these general skills, interns who shadow the Durham Police Community Services Unit may also learn about specific programs and initiatives that are being implemented in their community. They may also have the opportunity to participate in projects that involve community engagement, crime prevention, and social service delivery.

　　Forensics:

　　Interns with The Durham Police Department Forensics Unit can expect to learn about the following:

　　The different types of forensic science disciplines, such as DNA analysis, fingerprint analysis, and crime scene investigation.

　　The tools and techniques used in forensic science.

　　The importance of evidence collection and preservation and the role of forensic science in the criminal justice system.

　　In addition to these general skills, interns who work with Police Forensics Units may also have the opportunity to participate in projects that involve processing crime scenes and analyzing evidence.

　　Minimum Qualifications & Experience

　　Must be at least 18 years old.

　　Enrolled in an accredited two (2) or four (4) year academic institution and classified as a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior.

　　Must be in good standing academically with your college or university.

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　　Where did you first hear about this opportunity?

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　　Internet posting Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below

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　　governmentjobs.com

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　　If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication.

　　03

　　Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.

　　Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)

　　High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)

　　Associates Degree

　　Bachelor's Degree

　　Master's Degree

　　Doctoral Degree (PhD, Juris Doctorate)

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　　Are you at least 18 years of age or older?

　　Yes

　　No

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　　Are you currently enrolled in an accredited two (2) or four (4) year academic institution and classified as a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior.

　　Yes

　　No

　　06

　　Are you in good standing academically with your college or university?

　　Yes

　　No

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