Police Intern

JOB NATURE OF WORK: The City of Brainerd is currently accepting applications for a Police Intern. This is an entry-level, non-sworn, uniformed position. Primary duties will be performing police related support functions as assigned including monitoring city parks for security, parking enforcement, performing delivery and retrieval duties, building and grounds maintenance as well as other duties when assigned or necessary. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES EXAMPLES OF WORK: Enforce animal control and parking ordinancesPatrol assigned parks and other areas by vehicle and/or on foot; monitor for security and safety hazards and takes appropriate action Assist police personnel with work orders on police vehicles, driving police vehicles to servicing destinationPerform delivery and retrieval duties associated with packages, evidence, council packets, forfeited items, court documents, and other deliveries and retrievals SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working in a Police Department is desiredExperience working with animals is desiredFirst Responder or other medical emergency training is desiredOne year or more of public contact or customer service experiencePreference will be given to those who qualify for the Sourcewell Internship ProgramTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Starting wage is $22.56 per hour. Work hours are predominantly Monday through Friday, day shift, with some weekend events and other special details that require evening hours. As a part-time position, this is a non-benefit earning position. *Pursuant to MN Statute, seasonal assignments are limited to 67 working days per calendar year or 100 working days per calendar year if the employees are under the age of 22, are full-time students enrolled in a nonprofit or public educational institution prior to being hired by the employer, and have indicated, either in an application for employment or by being enrolled at an educational institution for the next academic year or term, an intention to continue as students during or after their temporary employment.