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Intern (Police)

City of Dothan
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This position may be considered for full time employment.

 

 

Pay Rates vary:

$15.23/hour for Freshmen and Sophomores

$20.30/hour for Juniors, Seniors, Recent Graduates (within the last 12 months) and returning City of Dothan interns.

 

This is an INTERNSHIP position and ALL applicants must be registered full time students and/or post graduate students within the last twelve months to apply.  


 

The Internship Program is designed to be mutually beneficial for the student and the City of Dothan, and while the City considers this program a part of the overall workforce planning system, there can be NO guarantee of full-time employment at the end of the internship.  Funding for this program will be determined annually.

 

The student internship position is a twelve (12) week assignment designed to enrich students through employment opportunities with the City of Dothan. 

 

The intern will complete assigned tasks including, but not limited to, providing program or project support which may include the collection and analysis of data, creation and formal presentations of drafts, reports, proposals, charts, and other financial information.  The intern will operate under the close supervision of a designated supervisor.

 

Major Duties

 

The Intern will be provided job skills, rotating work assignments, in addition to personal and professional development.  


 

Assists with crime scene/evidence, which may include the collection and analysis of data.


 

Assists with the creation and formal presentations of drafts, reports, proposals, charts, testing results, and other related documents.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

 

  • Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.

 

  • Knowledge of internal controls standards.

 

  • Skill in problem solving.

 

  • Skill in prioritizing and planning.

 

  • Skill in interpersonal relations.

 

  • Skill in oral and written communication.

 

  • Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.

     
  • Ability to use tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgement within established guidelines.
  • Ability to research, compile, and summarize a variety of informational and statistical data.

 

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

 

The intern may be assigned to various divisions based on career goals including the Investigative Division or the Communications Division.   The lieutenant or sergeants of Investigations and the PS Manager or Assistant Manager of Communications assigns work in terms of very general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the results.

 

GUIDELINES

 

Guidelines and requirements will be established for each intern to ensure that students satisfy course requirements while completing assigned projects to enhance their learning and assist the Department.

Guidelines include internal control procedures, relevant state and federal laws, and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application. 

CONTACTS

                                                                      

  • Contacts are typically with coworkers, representatives of other government agencies, and the public.

 

  • Contacts are typically to exchange information, resolve problems, reconcile, and provide services. 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

 

  • The administrative work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table. The employee occasionally lifts light objects.

 

  • Field work may be performed in crime scene situations, evidence processing area and/or laboratory setting.

 

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

 

None.

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

  • Graduation from a standard senior-high school or GED equivalent, as recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA); and 

     
  • Current enrollment in an accredited* college or university completed by the end of Spring 2026 semester (currently enrolled or within 12 months), in pursuit of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Criminal Justice, Forensics, or closely related major; and

     
  • A 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or better GPA on all completed coursework (provide the last grade report OR a copy of your transcript); and

     
  • Prior work experience, community involvement, or participation in extra-curricular activities.

*Accredited through an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education (CHEA).

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

 The City of Dothan’s Police Department may administer a polygraph examination to anyone hired/promoted/transferred into the Police Department.  The examination will be a question and answer test that covers areas of your background, including but not limited to your employment application, employment history, and involvement in criminal activity, such as thefts and domestic violence, drug usage and participation in the distribution of illegal and legal prescription medications.

Students at any time may be dismissed from the internship program for departmental rules violation and/or inappropriate conduct.

 NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  •  Possession of a valid operator driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. (PBA 09/10/01) 

     
  • An applicant for this position is subject to various background investigations up to and including a criminal, credit, past employment, and reference checks.  

     
  • Employees are required to submit to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with the City of Dothan policy which includes pre-employment and random tests for the duration of employment in this position. (PBA 08/13/12)

     
  • Must meet the City of Dothan’s employment physical standards which include drug/alcohol testing.

 

Application / Examination

 

Qualified applicants will be evaluated based on training and experience as documented on their application.  This evaluation will comprise 100% of their final grade.

 

Applicants with a disability who feel they need accommodation should contact the Personnel Department in writing on or before the closing date of this advertisement by emailing jobs@dothan.org.

 

An Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer