Police Intern - Community Resource Officer; CRO

Seeking several applicants to fill positions lasting approximately 3-4 months (June-August) and working approximately 20-25 hours per week. Applicants may be offered to remain year-round on a 10-30 hour per week basis.

This in-depth internship program meets the needs of most college internship programs, and provides the Dubuque Police Department with an opportunity to evaluate the applicants’ potential as a police officer. Since its inception in 2011, over 60% of CRO’s have gone on to become Dubuque Police Officers.

Under direction and supervision of the Staff Services Captain and Patrol Division Commanders a Community Resource Officer (CRO) will work with a variety of entities to accomplish proactive and problem-solving community policing objectives; assist sworn and civilian employees of the Dubuque Police Department in their daily duties; and get exposure to a variety of law enforcement related duties and training.

The ideal candidate will possess the ability to follow a management philosophy that is input oriented and values problem solving and the development of partnerships; and desires to be part of an organization that values service, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation and teamwork.

Designed to give participants experience with all aspects of the department, the work involves an element of personal danger and the need to use proactive, problem solving skills. The employee often acts without direct supervision and exercises independent judgment in meeting emergencies, assessing problems, and determining solutions or appropriate courses of action. Assignments may include work at the law enforcement center on special tasks calling upon specialized abilities and knowledge.

Specific work assignments and special instructions are received from the Staff Services and/or Patrol Commanders who assess work performance through reports, personal inspection and discussion.

• Patrolling the city, both on a bicycle and as a rider with a certified officer.
• Attending and assisting with community events.
• Specialized assignments both inside and outside the department.
• Completing training checklists and learning the basics of law enforcement.
• Assisting with departmental training, often as a role player.
• Observe routine patrol, preliminary investigation, and traffic regulation activities.
• Meet with outside organizations and community.
• Attend regular community meetings and special events; required trainings; and neighborhood meetings and functions.
• Appear at scenes of disorder or crime; and in court as a witness.
• Respond to radio and telephone dispatches and emergencies to provide assistance.
• Prepare detailed, comprehensive investigation and incident reports.
• Communicate situation details to appropriate personnel.
• Testify at legal proceedings.
• Relay information about incidents and emergencies to personnel using phones and two-way radios.
• Interview people to gather information about criminal activities; and to obtain information about actions or status of individuals.
• Inform the public about policies, services or procedures.
• Recommend improvements to policies and processes to increase safety and reduce risks.
• Locate suspicious objects or vehicles.
• Assist motorists or pedestrians; other city departments; and other law enforcement agencies.
• Assist in traffic control at scenes or emergencies; and locating lost or missing adults, juveniles or runaway children
• Assist with speaking engagements.
• Report defective traffic control devices and signals; hazardous street situations; and traffic hazards and unsafe conditions.
• Work with groups and taskforces and other city services to identify and solve community problems.
• Give tours of departmental facilities.

• Public Safety and Security
  - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• Law and Government
  - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
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