Community Service Officer Internship

Community Service Officer 

Seasonal paid internship  

The New Shoreham Police Department is currently accepting applications for the Community Service Officer (CSO) Internship Program. The goal of the CSO Internship Program is to provide students interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement with an immersive educational experience with the New Shoreham Police Department. This is a full-time, paid internship at $20/hour. Housing is available. The Town of New Shoreham seeks to hire six (6) Community Service Officers for the 2025 summer season.  

Duties include but are not limited to: 

·   Conducting foot and bicycle patrols of the waterfront area. 

·   Issuing parking tickets and citations in accordance with local ordinances. 

·   Aiding citizens requesting assistance and/or information.  

·   Working with law enforcement to educate the public about alcoholic beverage regulations on the island. 

·   Reporting statutory and town ordinance violations to the Patrol Shift Supervisor.  

·   Being knowledgeable about all areas of New Shoreham including business locations, hazardous conditions, roads, and general information about the various attractions on the island. 

·   Assisting uniformed patrol officers as needed. 

·   Being alert for conditions that endanger public safety. 

This position requires walking, riding a bicycle, or being on foot for the duration of an assigned shift. 

The CSO Internship Program will start in late May and will run through Labor Day. To be considered for a position, applicants must submit the following documents: 

·   A cover letter outlining your interest in the position and any relevant experience you may have 

·   Community Service Officer employment application (click here).

·   A list of three references 

The application process will include an interview, background check and a review of provided references. Completed applications must be received no later than Wednesday April 2, 2025. Conditional offers of employment will be made by the end of April and all accepted candidates will be required to successfully complete three days of paid training prior to being sworn in as New Shoreham Police Community Service Officers. 

Completed applications should be sent to pdeane@newshorehamri.gov and must be received no later than Wednesday, April 2, 2025.  Any questions can be sent to pdeane@newshorehamri.gov  

The Town of New Shoreham is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.