Hillsboro Police Department Records Internship
The City of Hillsboro is accepting resumes for a Hillsboro Police Department Intern position. Under the supervision of staff, this position will work with the Records Division to establish, update, and maintain computerized and manual files and will help with general administrative tasks as needed. This position is great for students interested in learning more about policing and criminal justice.
This internship is a temporary part-time internship with up to 25-30 hours/week. Typical hours will be scheduled Monday through Friday, with potential evening or weekend hours. Compensation is $13.09-$14.16/hour, based on education level.
Internship Process & Timeline:
February- May: Application, Extensive Background Check, Interview & Selection Process
June - August: Summer Internship
Candidates looking to intern with the Hillsboro Police department will need to complete an extensive background check. Below is a timeline for candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.
- Early March: Turn in Release of Information Form, which will be emailed to eligible candidates after the recruitment period.
- Mid-March: Host interviews for eligible candidates that have passed the initial background check (the candidate who passes the interview phase will be invited to complete an additional Background Check).
- Early-April (April 1st): Turn in Background Check
- June: Begin Internship
General Description of Duties:
- Perform various administrative and support functions including but not limited to:
- Establishing, updating and maintaining manual and computerized files
- Purging incident case files as needed in accordance with various local and state laws
- Filling that is both alphanumeric and chronological
- Other administrative tasks and miscellaneous duties as assigned
The ideal candidate:
- Has some knowledge or the ability to quickly learn terminology and procedures used by police and other emergency services;
- Has strong communication skills in person, via the phone and in writing;
- Is detailed oriented, able to identify, verify and correct data discrepancies;
- Is accurate and meets time-sensitive deadlines;
- Is a self-starter, skilled at working independently or with a team;
- Can work on multiple projects and prioritize tasks as needed;
- Has strong internal and external customer service skills;
- Can operate standard office equipment
Requirements:
- Must have completed first year in PCC Future Connect program (Spring 2019) or must be a Freshman or Sophomore undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice or a related field
- Must complete and pass extensive criminal background check
- Must have no felony convictions
- Must be legal to work in the United States
- Must be at least 18 years of age and be able to commit to the entire internship
How to Apply: Visit the City of Hillsboro career opportunities webpage to submit an application, resume, and responses to supplemental questions. Partial applications will not be considered.
- Questions? : Jessica Stark, City of Hillsboro Human Resources Department
- at Jessica.stark@hillsboro-oregon.gov or 503-681-6222
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Hillsboro is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, domestic partnership, national origin, political affiliation, age, genetic information, mental or physical disability, credit history or source of income. Applicants who feel their civil rights have been violated at any time during the course of their consideration for employment with the City of Hillsboro should contact the Human Resources Department immediately. Applicants who consider themselves disabled under federal or state law and desire assistance should contact the Human Resources Department.