2026 Police Fall Intern

Internship Program with Raleigh Police Department Internships are offered in two capacities: Overview and Specialized . Overview Internships The Overview internship provides students with a general orientation to policing and the operation of the Raleigh Police Department. The program, typically 120 hours, offers the chance to experience every facet of the department. Specialized Internships Specialized internships are offered to students on a limited basis to a specific working unit, such as Planning, Social Work, or the Detective Division. Students requiring more than 220 hours per internship will be classified as a Specialized Intern. To be considered for either the Overview or Specialized internship, the student’s academic advisor or professor must provide a written recommendation. The program must be completed by the end of the academic calendar established by the college or university. The Internship Coordinator will determine which internship the student may be considered for. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Internship Responsibilities Each intern will be scheduled ride‑along assignments in various divisions throughout the department (Field Operations, Investigations, Special Operations, Wake County Court, Police Records, Public Information Office). Take detailed notes of their experiences. Use observation and critical‑thinking skills to assess situations. As part of the internship program, the student will be required to give an oral presentation about what they experienced and learned throughout their internship. This presentation will be given to the Command Staff after completion of all assignments. Education and Experience The student must be enrolled at a four‑year degree, accredited institution of higher education and be majoring in a criminal justice, criminology, or related field. The internship must be a requirement for their degree program. Preferred Qualifications The student must be enrolled at either a four‑year accredited institution of higher education, advanced undergraduate program, or graduate program and must be majoring in a criminal justice, criminology, or related field with the intention of joining the Raleigh Police Department upon completion of the internship program. ADA and Other Requirements Positions in this class typically require stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Light Work Exerting up to twenty pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to ten pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Working Conditions The worker is subject to both environmental conditions; activities occur inside and outside. #J-18808-Ljbffr City-of-Raleigh-N