Police Intern

The Shawnee Police Department is currently accepting applications for the Summer 2025 Police Internship program. Two internship dates will be offered this summer, from 6/1/26 - 7/3/26 and 6/29/26 - 7/31/26. Under the supervision of the CORE Unit Sergeant, this internship will provide a comprehensive overview of the duties and responsibilities of a municipal police officer. This position will work with both commissioned and non-commissioned personnel in the City's patrol, administration and support services divisions.

This Intern position is designed to assist individuals interested in law enforcement as a career further their knowledge and gain exposure to the law enforcement field.  First year internships are designed to last five (5) weeks and will include progressive introduction to the various aspects of law enforcement.  Second year internships are designed to last approximately nine (9) weeks and will give students the opportunity to dive deeper into the various aspects of law enforcement, gain a better understanding of the day-to-day operations, and perform research and policy review.  All internships will have exposure to the areas of Dispatch, Patrol, Investigations, Criminal Interdiction, Canine, and Traffic.  Where applicable, the internship will afford students hands-on-experience and training. The hiring range for first year internships begins at $16 per hour for current college students, and $17.50 per hour for graduates of a Bachelor's program. Retention incentive for second year internships is $0.75.

Position Responsibilities:

Observes and learns about the various divisions within the Police Department including, but not limited to, patrol, property & evidence, dispatch, investigations, traffic, canine, tactical team, community outreach, and more.

Assists Police Department staff with day-to-day operations and administrative tasks such as data entry, report filing, and finger printing. Attend briefings, meetings, and training sessions to gain insight into law enforcement procedures.

Participates in ride-alongs to gain exposure to police procedures, community interactions, and patrol operations.  Participates in training exercises and other hands-on law enforcement activities.  Serves as a role player in training exercises when appropriate.  Provides general support for public events, safety presentations, and community outreach programs.  Prepares for and participates in department and City events and community outreach.

Completes written reports and assignments. Researches information related to law enforcement initiatives. Assists in compiling reports, statistical summaries, background investigations, record keeping, data entry and filing, and other documentation as requested.  May present information to the Police Command Staff on initiatives to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of department operations.

Maintains confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive or privileged information.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or the equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Requires enrollment at an accredited college or university, preferably working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or a related area of study.  
• Successful completion of a background investigation and post offer physical and drug screen.

Application Instructions:

Information on this application will be used to judge your qualifications and evaluate your education for the position that you are applying for. Please read all of the questions carefully and answer all questions completely and honestly.

Do not leave any blank spaces. If a question does not apply, write "DNA" in the answer space. All information in this application is subject to verification. Any false, misleading, or incomplete information will result in your application being eliminated. Your ability to completely and honestly fill out this application is part of the process to determine your suitability for employment. If you intentionally leave out any information that you think might be detrimental to you obtaining a job such as past drug use, any incidents of theft or other crimes, it will automatically eliminate you from consideration for employment. The fact that you may have used drugs, committed theft or another illegal act will not automatically eliminate you, but the omission of it during the application process will.  Once submitted, this application becomes the property of the City of Shawnee.

Applications will be accepted through February 27, 2026.

Additional Statements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. The City of Shawnee reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities of job descriptions to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. The job description is not a contract or guarantee of employment.

The City of Shawnee complies with federal and state equal opportunity laws. It is the City's policy to provide an equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, socioeconomic status, genetic information, citizenship, veteran status or familial status, or any other basis protected by state or federal law, in regard to hire, training, promotion, transfer, layoff, dismissal, discipline and other conditions of employment. If reasonable accommodation is necessary to apply or further information is needed, please contact Human Resources at (913) 742-6255.