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Summer Intern - Police Recruiting & Social Media
Position Information
Working Title of Vacant Position
Summer Intern - Police Recruiting & Social Media
Job Type
Seasonal/Substitute
Posting Type
Intern
Number of Vacancies
1
Department
POLICE
Division
POLICE SUPPORT
Requisition Number
2026117
Number of hours worked per week
Up to 20
Work Schedule
Up to 20 hours per week; Flexible hours between 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday – Friday.
Work Site Location
Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement
O - Occasional
Pay Grade
N/A
Pay Basis
Weekly
Advertised Salary
$17/hour
Job Description
Recruiting and Social Media Intern
Join the Chesapeake Police Department and gain hands-on experience in recruiting, marketing, and social media outreach. As a Recruiting and Social Media Intern, you will assist the department’s recruiter with outreach efforts, help create social media content, and support administrative tasks within the Background Investigations Unit.
What You’ll Do:
- Assist the department recruiter at recruiting events and outreach activities.
- Design advertisements and social media posts for platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.
- Assist with filming or photographing department personnel during training, events, or daily duties for recruitment content.
- Follow up with potential applicants through phone calls and email communication.
- Assist detectives with compiling required documentation for applicants.
- Ensure applicant information is accurately maintained in tracking spreadsheets.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Interest in social media and digital content creation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism
Students participating in the Internship Program will be responsible for the following:
- Providing their own transportation to and from work.
- Arriving at the work site at the time designated by the worksite supervisor.
- Performing the tasks assigned by the vocational instructor/coordinator and the worksite supervisor in an efficient manner.
- Demonstrating honesty, punctuality, courtesy, a cooperative attitude, appropriate dress, and a willingness to learn.
- Conforming to the guidelines of the internship worksite.
Preferred Qualifications
- Pursuing a degree in, Criminal Justice, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
- Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional and confidential environment
The ideal candidate is a junior, senior, or graduate student who is enrolled in an accredited college or university, or recently graduated (within one year of graduation).
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
03/16/2026
Job Close Date
03/30/2026
Open Continuous
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Summer 2026 internships begin on or after May 4, 2026. The length of the internship may vary depending on the student’s availability. The student may work up to 20 hours per week for a maximum of 240 hours.
Students will be limited to one internship per school year.
Students will be limited to one internship per school year.
ADA Checklist
Overall Physical Strength Demands
Overall Physical Strength Demands
L=Light - Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Standing
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Sitting
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Walking
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Lifting
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Lifting Amount
Exerting up to 20 lbs
Carrying
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Carrying Weight
Exerting up to 20 lbs
Pushing/Pulling
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Pushing/Pulling Weight
Exerting up to 20 lbs
Reaching
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Handling
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Fine Dexterity
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Kneeling
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Crouching
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Crawling
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Bending
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Twisting
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Climbing
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Balancing
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Vision
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Hearing
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Talking
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Foot Controls
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
Protective Equipment Required
Health and Safety
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Mechanical Hazards
N = Never
Chemical Hazards
N = Never
Electrical Hazards
N = Never
Fire Hazards
N = Never
Explosives
N = Never
Communicable Diseases
N = Never
Physical Danger or Abuse
N = Never
Other
If Other, Description
Environmental Factors
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Dirt and Dust
S = Seasonally
Extreme Temperatures
S = Seasonally
Noise and Vibration
S = Seasonally
Fumes and Odors
N = Never
Wetness/Humidity
S = Seasonally
Darkness or Poor Lighting
S = Seasonally
Primary Work Location
Other - varies
Non-Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Time Pressures
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Emergency Situations
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Frequent Change of Tasks
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Tedious or Exacting Work
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Noisy/Distracting Environment
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Other
If Other, Description
Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)
No
Professional References
Professional References
Please provide contact information for professional references.
Minimum Requests
0
Maximum Requests
4
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