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City of Pueblo is Hiring an Intern - Police Dept. Recruitment and Training Near Pueblo, CO
This is a non-exempt, temporary, part-time position, limited to 1300 hours annually, which is funded by the PPD Recruitment and Training Grant. The selected Intern will be working with various divisions of the Pueblo Police Department. The duties involve observing police patrol, criminal investigations, traffic laws/regulations, related criminal law enforcement activities, and a wide variety of community services. This job description is an overview and is intended to describe the general nature of the internship. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the functions and tasks required of the position.
Observes police functions to include respond to calls, enforcement of laws, and miscellaneous services to assist the public
Observes criminal investigations, the gathering and processing of evidence, and courtroom testimony
Prepares reports and completes follow-up reports related to criminal activity
Skillfully communicates with a variety of people verbally and in writing
Complies with verbal and written instructions and orders
Performs in accordance with the organizational values, policies, and procedures
Assists with investigative functions
Assists with recruiting, social media, and community functions
Assists department with Physical Training readiness program
Physical Requirements: Below are the physical standards an employee must meet in order to perform the essential job duties with or without a reasonable accommodation:
Ability to lift, carry, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 30 lbs., will occasionally lift loads of 50 lbs.
The ability to sit for long periods of time for preparing reports
Frequent use of visual and auditory acuity for a broad continuum of essential activities including but not limited to reading documents, searching for evidence, and hearing and understanding speech
Hear and distinguish between multiple levels of sounds, frequencies, tones, and tones of voice
Speak clearly with good diction and appropriate volume level
Ability to effectively operate radio, telephone, and computer equipment
Clear vision and the ability to distinguish between various colors
The selected candidate must be able to communicate with customers and employees by phone or in person, and work with written documents and forms to respond to employees/customers
Frequent light and firm grasp hand manipulation and handling needed for keyboarding, vehicle operations to include radio operations
Frequent stepping up/down to get in and out of vehicles, trenches, and foundations
Ability to demonstrate self-control while under stress
Skill and ability to communicate with a variety of people both verbally and in writing
Knowledge of and ability to work with spreadsheets, word processing, and databases such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access
Basic grammar and writing skills
Ability to meet the intellectual and physical requirements of the position
Ability to work varied hours
Emotional stability and ability to deal successfully with an excessive amount of stress
Strong writing and oral communication skills
High moral standards and a high degree of integrity
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Be available to work at least 20 hours per week
Must be 18 or older at the time of application
Must have high school diploma or GED at the time of application
A valid driver’s license at the time of application, and a valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of employment
License restrictions that may hinder your ability to drive on City business, such as an interlock, will be cause for disqualification
During the course of employment, a valid license must be maintained, and the employee must notify the City immediately upon changes to the status of their license
Drug usage, as described below, may be cause for disqualification:
Any use of marijuana within one (1) year prior to the date of application
Any use of any illegal drugs (i.e. heroin, cocaine, LSD, amphetamines, steroids, or other illegal drug as defined in schedules I through V of Section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act) within five (5) years prior to the date of application
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
All required licenses and certifications listed above must be maintained throughout the term of employment. Failure to obtain or maintain licenses and certifications in addition to keeping the required knowledge, skills, and abilities listed for this position may result in demotion or termination.
Due to Federal and State Criminal Justice System access requirements, classifications that access and maintain criminal justice information may also be required, as a condition of employment, to not have been convicted of and/or have pending charges of a felony or misdemeanor crime that would deny or otherwise restrict access to criminal justice information. This requirement applies to all existing City employees as well as external candidates seeking to fill positions that meet the given criteria. BENEFITS: The City of Pueblo offers a very rich benefits packet! Click on the “Benefits” hyperlink at the top of this (online) job posting to view a summary of the benefits associated with this position. For a more comprehensive view on the lush benefits offered by the City, please go to www.pueblo.us/benefits.