Intern

The Chula Vista Police Department has a current vacancy for an Intern, which will be filled at either the Undergraduate ($16.90 - $20.54 per hour) or Graduate ($18.59 - $22.60 per hour) level.

 

This recruitment is for one part-time, non-benefited position limited to 919 hours of employment in a fiscal year (July 1 through June 30) with an average of less than 30 service hours per work week. Unclassified hourly employees are paid on an hourly or per diem basis and shall not be eligible for benefits nor be subject to Civil Service Rules. Although hourly employees are at-will, they are still subject to all other City policies and procedures.

This current vacancy is within the Research, Crime, & Intelligence Analysis Unit and will assist with special projects. 

Functions of the Position:

Under direct supervision, the Intern will provide support for the following:

• Understand how Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems work and monitor multi-channel public safety radio communications in support of law enforcement operations. 
• Assist in monitoring real-time emergency incidents through 911 calls, police radio traffic, drone feeds, surveillance technology, and other public safety systems while maintaining professionalism in high-stress and potentially graphic situations. 
• Utilize established law enforcement radio procedures, dispatch protocols, and 10-codes to support effective emergency response. 
• Review calls for service, incident reports, bulletins, and other public safety information to identify crime trends, patterns, and emerging issues. 
• Collect, organize, analyze, and maintain crime and public safety data to support operational and investigative efforts. 
• Prepare statistical reports, analytical products, dashboards, and recurring performance metrics using databases, spreadsheets, SharePoint, and other data management tools. 
• Conduct research and provide analytical support for crime analysis projects, operational planning, special requests, and public records inquiries. 
• Maintain accurate records and ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and timely dissemination of public safety information. 
• Collaborate with law enforcement personnel and other stakeholders to provide timely intelligence and operational support. 
• Perform related analytical, administrative, and operational duties as assigned to support the mission of the department.

In addition, duties may include but are not limited to the following: perform paraprofessional level work specific to the department's needs; use initiative and application of skills and education; work semi-independently and be resourceful and systematic in approach to various assignments and tasks; may be responsible for a significant level of a department project or be part of the project team.