Want to intern for the park police?

Duties and Responsibilities of Park Police Intern

Intern will be assigned to some or all the following sections within the Park Police Division and perform the following tasks:

·         Communications Section: Answer telephone/ direct calls from citizens,  dispatch calls for service, enter details in computerized system, Contacts M-NCPPC staff and external agencies (e.g. county police, fire and rescue, towing companies)  monitor alarms and closed circuit camera system, Serves walk-in visitors requesting M-NCPPC and/or Park Police assistance to provide information and relay messages

·         Investigative Section: Assist detectives with research , data entry, basic follow-up investigations,  filing and organization of field interviews

·         Community Services Section: Assists with community events/Park Police informational table, conduct safety surveys of park patrons/compile survey into reports. Intern will be assigned on occasion to ride-along with the Park Ranger.

·         Property Section: Assist with evidence intake, filing and organization.

·         Records Section: Assist with copy, distribution, filing of citations, reports etc. Interact with citizens, attorney’s and other agencies with regarding paying for copies of reports and tickets.

·         Park Police Special Operations (Barn/Stable Operations) : Inter will be assigned to barn manager and will have hands on training regarding safety around horses, grooming, horse nutrition/first aid, cleaning stalls, care for equipment, and general barn management.  Intern may assist mounted officer with a police/horse show-n-tell at a local school.

·         Patrol Section: Intern will go on occasional ride-along with patrol officers to learn basic patrol operations.

·         Intern may attend annual In-Service Training with police officers.

Please let Dr. Stickle (wstickle@umd.edu) know if you are interested in this internship by sending her a cover letter and resume.