2021 CMPD Summer College Internship Program #2101-005020-01

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is a highly respected law enforcement agency, both in our community and nationally. Our progressive department provides exciting opportunities for law enforcement professionals to develop partnerships with our citizens in order to prevent the next crime, and to enhance the quality of life within our community always treating people with fairness and respect.  The department employs nearly 2,000 sworn officers and over 500 civilians serving a jurisdiction with close to 1 million people. Our employees are men and women from diverse backgrounds interested in meeting the needs of and serving an equally diverse community.  The men and women of the CMPD are committed to providing the very best service possible and maintaining the high level of confidence this community has in us.

The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 17th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 872,498 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.

Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.

Internship

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) offers an exciting and rewarding College Internship Program which introduces students to the opportunities and disciplines within the law enforcement field.  Interns work alongside department personnel in a wide spectrum of assignments throughout the CMPD, be exposed to effective problem-solving and partnership-building skills, as well as, gaining a better understanding of day-to-day operations of the police department. The internship assignment will be an eight-week program working at least forty hours per week.

• Commit to at least 40 hours per week during the entire 8-week program. §  Behave in a professional manner at all times.
• Participate in all necessary training sessions, to include a daily physical fitness training program.
• Learning & when applicable / participating in various work duties / responsibilities of sworn law enforcement personnel.
• Preparation & submission of oral presentation on specific assignments / duties tasked with during internship / lessons learned / if experience led to further pursuit of career in law enforcement.

• Have the capability to work varying hours during each of the 40-hour work weeks, depending on the need of the respective assignment.
• Candidates should possess strong oral and written communications skills, as well as strong organizational skills.

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• Current enrollment in an accredited college or university leading towards a Bachelor's degree with major course work in a related field of study specific to the departmental and/or work assignment.
• Candidate will be required to successfully complete an oral interview, background investigation and drug test as part of the application process (See Conditions of Employment).
• Must meet and maintain a minimum GPA requirement of a 2.5.

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply online.

Please contact - Lt. Miller at dmiller1@cmpd.org for any questions or concerns regarding the Internship.

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You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

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The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.