Salary: $18.70 Hourly
Location : Indio, CA
Job Type: Intern
Job Number: 08072023
Department: POLICE ADMINISTRATION
Opening Date: 08/07/2023
Closing Date: 9/7/2023 5:00 PM Pacific
Max Number of Applicants: 25
Description
***DISCLAIMER: The City reserves the right to accelerate or extend the “Closing Date” of open positions at any time, dependent upon the number of applications received. The City is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make all reasonable accommodations for the disabled to participate in employment programs and facilities. Women, minorities, and disabled individuals are encouraged to apply. The finalist candidate must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.***
HOW TO APPLY: Please complete an online application and answer all supplemental questions. In addition, please attach to your application (1) a cover letter, (2) a resume, and (3) a copy of your most recent school transcript that shows your overall GPA and grade level. All requested information must be attached with your application at the time of filing to be considered. Failing to attach any of the above documents may disqualify you as being eligible due to an incomplete application.
FILING PERIOD: All application information will be kept on file for no more than one (1) year from the date of submission. Applicants will need not re-apply if still within the one (1) year period.
DEFINITION:
The City of Indio Intern Program is a continuous, as-needed, opportunity for both highly motivated and aspiring undergraduates and graduate interns. This is an exciting opportunity for students to gain paid experience and on-the-job training at a government entity.
As one of the largest employers in the Coachella Valley, the City of Indio offers potential Interns the opportunity to work in a variety of fields throughout our Departments.
The City of Indio Internship Program will give candidates the opportunity to develop in areas such as skills, personal development, and life experiences guided by an assigned mentor.
SCHEDULE:
- The Program is a 12-week assignment, not to exceed 120 total hours without prior approval.
- Typical work week shall between 10-15 hours per week.
- Interns will be given the opportunity to work flexible hours. The working times must be within the days of Monday through Friday from the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- Interns working five (5) hours per day must take a minimum thirty (30) minute/maximum sixty (60) minute, non-paid lunch break. Interns working eight (8) hours per day will be given two 15-minute breaks and must take a non-paid lunch break.
- Management has the discretion to dictate the number of hours that the Intern will complete each week.
Duties
Applicants get the opportunity to learn and develop skills in the below areas and will assist in the below:
- Performs a wide variety of administrative, project-related, and department-specific assignments to receive on-the-job exposure to municipal government processes, projects, programs, and issues.
- Assists the Police Department in researching current issues.
- Performs entry-level program analysis, comparative study and research, and various statistical analyses to complete assigned tasks.
- Discusses findings with management staff and prepares reports of study conclusions.
- Researches, writes, and presents reports and recommendations on various community & policing issues.
- Performs a variety of administrative and/or technical tasks in support of City programs; assists the public.
- Assists in the coordination of data acquisition and materials development for various departments and assigned projects.
- Supports projects and activities across multiple City departments.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
- A completed online application must be submitted along with the completion of the supplemental questionnaire.
- A cover letter, resume, and copy of latest school transcripts must be attached to application.
- The Internship Program is open only to currently enrolled students either pursuing an Associate, Undergraduate or Graduate degree. A student may either be attending school on a full-time or part-time status.
- No less than an overall C (2.0) grade point average (GPA).
- Must pass a criminal background screening.
No benefits are provided for this position.
01
Are you currently a college student?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you currently have an overall GPA 2.0 or above?
- Yes
- No
03
Have you attached a cover letter, resume, and an unofficial school transcript to this application?
- Yes
- No
Required Question