MPD offers year-round internships (i.e., Fall, Spring, and Summer) that function following academic calendar semesters. Our internship program allows students to immerse themselves in various units and develop insights into the law enforcement profession that is rarely available in a conventional classroom setting. The internship program introduces individuals to all aspects of law enforcement that enhance their understanding of the multi-faceted responsibilities of the criminal justice system. In addition, students are introduced to the various career opportunities that await them should they decide to pursue a career in law enforcement.
Students participating during the Spring and Fall Semesters must complete a minimum of 16 hours per week for a minimum of 14 weeks. Below are some examples of possible units interns may be assigned to:
- District Detective Unit (DDU)
- Crime Suppression Team (CST)
- Homicide Branch
- Youth and Family Services Division (YFSD)
- Violence Reduction Unit (VRU)
- Office of General Counsel (OGC)
- Carjacking Taskforce
- Sex Offender Registry Unit (SORU)
- Recruiting Division
- Emergency Response Team (ERT)
- Public Information Office (PIO)
- Sexual Assault Unit (SAU) - Cold Case Unit
Qualifications:
To be considered for The Collegiate Internship Program, applicants must be able to meet the following minimum standards:
- Be a U.S. citizen, by birth or naturalization, at the time of application.
- Attend a U.S. - accredited college or university as either a full-time or part-time undergraduate, graduate, or post-doctoral student with at least 24 credits earned.
- Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
- Be willing to serve as a volunteer (unpaid) member of the Department.
- Have and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA.
- Be in good standing academically, professionally, and overall while being able to successfully pass a background investigation.
