Police Intern

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State University Police and Public Safety Department is excited to announce a student internship opportunity for interested students. In collaboration with the Criminology Department in the College of Liberal Arts and University Police and Public Safety Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Unit, funding will be provided to help participants gain hands-on experience within various areas of the University Police and Public Safety Department.

Students may receive academic credit for successful completion of the internship from their institution of higher learning. Student interns will also have the opportunity to engage with various units including: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Unit, Criminal Investigations Unit, Uniformed Patrol Division, Administration/Records, and the Community-Oriented Policing Unit.

Interns will assist with creating, engaging and assisting with diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives throughout the commonwealth. Some of those initiatives include recruitment and retention efforts, training opportunities and participating in outreach with the Community Oriented Policing Unit.

Finance and Business is a values driven organization that supports thousands of university faculty, staff, and students, while also providing services to the broader community and society. University Police and Public Safety is part of the Finance and Business team and is guided by its mission to serve and protect our community with respect, professionalism, and accountability, while striving for excellence. University Police and Public Safety's values model those of Penn State's and we are especially committed to our vision to establish a cohesive, inclusive, and innovative work environment while also providing consistent professional and value added service to our communities. We also firmly believe in Penn State’s value of Respect , which encourages us to "respect and honor the dignity of each person, embrace civil discourse, and foster a diverse and inclusive community." As an incoming team member in University Police and Public Safety, it will be expected that all employees embody and model Penn State's and Finance and Business's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of Penn State’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and the University Police and Public Safety’s public service mission. (http://police.psu.edu/ )     

Additional qualifications for interested candidates include: at least 18 years of age, currently enrolled as a student at Penn State University with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Preference will be given to students who have completed at least one year of coursework at Penn State University. A standard background check, in addition to a CLEAN/NCIC federal fingerprint check, will be required prior to hiring.

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter clearly stating their reasons for applying for the internship with the Penn State University Police Department, their relevant qualifications (may include coursework), and their expectations of the internship program. Additionally, interested candidates are asked to upload a resume, and a list of three (3) professional or academic references. Successful candidates will also be required to provide an original copy of their current transcripts.

For more information about University Police and Public Safety, please visit our website -  http://police.psu.edu/

It is imperative that all applicants understand that Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. University Police and Public Safety fully embraces individual uniqueness, strives to foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, and is committed to engaging all individuals to help them thrive. Inclusion, which is a core strength and an essential element of Penn State’s public service mission, is also modeled in the work and service the department performs daily. As such, it is expected that all applicants be willing to engage in a work environment that actively models Penn State’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (http://equity.psu.edu/psu-diversity-statement ).

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 

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