Summer Intern (Police Department)

City of Grand Rapids - Police Department

Summer Internship Posting

Are you a college student looking for an exciting summer internship in public safety?  The City of Grand Rapids is seeking a qualified college student for a paid internship for the summer of 2025.  Selected applicant will work up to 40 hours per week for 13 weeks and receive $18.00 an hour. The internship will run from June 2, 2025, through August 29, 2025.

Qualified candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be a current law enforcement student completing a two-or-four-year degree.
• Must be in good academic standing with college/university/academy.
• Have a valid Minnesota driver’s license and satisfactory driving record. 
• Must be of good moral character.
• Must not have been convicted of or have pled guilty/no contest to a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in the state of Minnesota.
  • Must not have been convicted of a misdemeanor of a serious nature that reflects or indicates a tendency to disregard the law.
• Successfully complete pre-employment screening. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Grand Rapids Police Department’s summer internship program offers an up to 13-week paid internship opportunity with the Grand Rapids Police Department.  The internship program is a combination of mentoring, learning activities, and project work designed to give broad exposure to the Police Department.  The assignment will consist of projects that provide practical and challenging experiences.

As an intern, you will complete various tasks and projects in a timely manner with high attention to detail.  You will actively participate in community outreach and interact with members of the police department as well as members of the community. 

Contact Information:

Contact:          Chery Pierzina (Human Resources Officer)

Email:              cpierzina@grandrapidsmn.gov          

Phone:             (218) 326-7606

Address:          420 N Pokegama Avenue, Grand Rapids, MN  55744

Summer Internship Dates:

Start Date/End Date:  June 2, 2025, through August 29, 2025 (Dates are flexible).

Compensation:

The internship will consist of up to 40 hours per week and the compensation shall be $18.00 per hour.  

Note:  The hours per week can be flexible and tailored towards the intern.  We want to see our interns have a great experience. 

Interested candidates should apply by noon on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, by submitting a completed City of Grand Rapids Employment Application to: 

Chery Pierzina, Human Resources Officer
City of Grand Rapids
420 N. Pokegama Avenue
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
cpierzina@grandrapidsmn.gov

All application materials must be fully completed and signed for consideration.  Applications will not be accepted at the Grand Rapids Police Department.  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.