As a municipal government entity, the City of Pueblo is an employer of choice. The city employs over 800 team members in 15 different departments. Teams of diverse individuals work diligently to accomplish the various objectives that are essential to ensure that the Pueblo community is well represented, served and protected. Many of our employees enjoy a long and rewarding career with the city. Pueblo offers a stable work environment, rewarding career options, competitive salaries and a great benefits package. 

This is a non-exempt, temporary, part-time position, limited to 1300 hours annually, which is funded by the PPD Recruitment and Training Grant.  The selected Intern will be working with various divisions of the Pueblo Police Department. The duties involve observing police patrol, criminal investigations, traffic laws/regulations, related criminal law enforcement activities, and a wide variety of community services.  

This job description is an overview and is intended to describe the general nature of the internship. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the functions and tasks required of the position.   

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Observes police functions to include respond to calls, enforcement of laws, and miscellaneous services to assist the public 
• Observes criminal investigations, the gathering and processing of evidence, and courtroom testimony
• Prepares reports and completes follow-up reports related to criminal activity
• Skillfully communicates with a variety of people verbally and in writing
• Complies with verbal and written instructions and orders
• Performs in accordance with the organizational values, policies, and procedures
• Assists with investigative functions
• Assists with recruiting, social media, and community functions
• Assists department with Physical Training readiness program

• Be available to work at least 20 hours per week
• Must be 18 or older at the time of application
• Must have high school diploma or GED at the time of application
• A valid driver’s license at the time of application, and a valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of employment
  1. License restrictions that may hinder your ability to drive on City business, such as an interlock, will be cause for disqualification 
  2. During the course of employment, a valid license must be maintained, and the employee must notify the City immediately upon changes to the status of their license

Drug usage, as described below, may be cause for disqualification: 

• Any use of marijuana within one (1) year prior to the date of application
• Any use of any illegal drugs (i.e. heroin, cocaine, LSD, amphetamines, steroids, or other illegal drug as defined in schedules I through V of Section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act) within five (5) years prior to the date of application

Candidates must be willing to submit to a comprehensive background check to include polygraph. Candidates must also pass a post conditional offer drug screen, psychological evaluation and medical examination.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Apply online at www.pueblo.us/jobs