What our Interns are saying...

"I decided to apply for an internship with Old Lycoming Township Police Department for the opportunity to explore a career path in a field that I was interested in, but unsure of, if I wanted to join. During my time working the internship, I learned a great deal about myself, my values, and what I wanted to achieve post-graduation. OLTPD gave me the opportunity to grow as a person and as a candidate for police jobs moving forward. I will always be extremely grateful for this opportunity to work with such influential officers and staff. It was this internship that proved to me I wanted to continue to help others and move forward serving my country as a federal police officer. Interning with Old Lycoming Township Police Department afforded me the opportunity to spend my summer not only learning what it takes to be a great police officer, but how to manage my time, dedicate my skillset to completing tasks, better understand how to communicate with others, and most importantly, understanding that this was a career field I wanted to pursue for my future.  I really owe so much of my success to OLTPD for the wonderful memories and lessons."  --Nicole C. Federal Police Officer, Washington D.C.

“My internship with Old Lycoming Police Department was an invaluable experience. I have always been able to utilize my internship experience to not only help me interview better for law enforcement positions, but potentially be a better law enforcement officer. The OLPD team is passionate about what they do, and it shows from their unmatched drive to help interns learn and gain valuable experiences, knowledge, and skills.”  --Kyle D. PA State Police Trooper

JOB POSTING – COLLEGE INTERNSHIP

Job Description:

The Lycoming Regional Police Department is currently looking to fill a college internship position.  The work involves assisting the staff of the Lycoming Regional Police Department with a variety of law enforcement related responsibilities.  The department fills one position during the Spring and Fall semesters, as well as a full time position during the Summer semester.  The internship position is non-paid, unless otherwise noted (examples include Lycoming College’s Summer WISE Internship Program). 

Interns work under the direct supervision of Lycoming Regional Police Department personnel.  This position may include tasks and responsibilities within each division of the Lycoming Regional Police including but not limited to:  Staff Services- filing, inventory, data entry, record scanning, property control and interacting with the public on a daily basis, responding to residents’ questions and service requests through telephone calls and walk-in incidents in a timely and courteous manner.  Patrol- ride along/officer assistance during various shifts handling emergency calls and calls for service, traffic enforcement, foot and bicycle patrol, surveillance of areas known for criminal activity, assist with DUI checkpoints, community policing and public relations events.  Investigations- case file review and maintenance, scene and investigative assistance, observe interviews and interrogations of witnesses, victims and suspects.  Training Division- participate and assist training coordinator with the various aspects of continually providing up-to-date training for the police department.

Note:  This is not a sworn police officer position.  Interns will not have arrest powers or other powers authorized by local, state or Federal laws.  Interns may be involved in a variety of different circumstances which require they uphold confidentiality to maintain the integrity of police investigations and/or operations.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

College interns must have a valid driver’s license and be currently enrolled and in good academic standing at a college or university.  Interns must have the ability to read and understand departmental policies, rules, regulations, police literature, and local, State and Federal laws; ability to write clear and accurate reports; basic computer skills; physical agility; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.  They must also have a desire to be part of an organization that values service, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation and team work.  Lycoming Regional Police Department values interns’ contributions including a fresh outlook and new ideas and greatly appreciate their assistance to our community.  

Why You Should Apply.

Completing the internship will give you first hand and direct experience of what a job in the law enforcement field consists of.  Internships can provide you with a competitive advantage when entering the job market.  They also provide invaluable criminal justice networking opportunities. 

Lycoming Regional Police Interns have assisted with scientific research on community-police relationships, have organized large public relations events and been the eyes and ears for our officers helping to make our communities safer.  Students who have completed internships at LRPD have obtained very good jobs at the local, state and Federal levels and in the private sector. 

Interested?

Contact your college or university career advisor to obtain an application and schedule an interview.