Police Officer Intern - Summer

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The City of Lenexa Police Department is currently accepting applications for our 2026 Summer Police Officer Internship. The paid internship program will run in sessions taking place from June through August with a rate of pay of $17.00 per hour
. The program will be offered in one of two summer sessions that will each last 8 weeks.

Session 1: June 1 - July 24

Session 2: June 15 - August 7

The Lenexa Police Department Internship Program is designed and dedicated to providing practical work experience to students through research, training, and skill development. Students will be supervised by the professional, committed, and proactive officers of the Lenexa Police Department.

Interns should be highly motivated persons seeking a career in law enforcement. These interns will complete training tasks, written reports, and participate in ride-alongs with numerous officers and specialized units. The program is highly structured, with the intent of providing the intern with the education and experience required for possible future law enforcement careers. Historically, many of our interns have had success in obtaining full‑time LPD positions upon graduation.

• Completes a minimum of 320 hours with the Lenexa Police Department. Hours may be added, if necessary, at the request of the student/university.
• Completes hands‑on training; participates in ride‑alongs, and learns the skills needed for specialized units, including patrol, SWAT, investigations, K‑9 and support services.
• Completes mirror reports that will give them practical work experience in documentation and also allowing officers to critique work and performance.
• Completes a research paper that will be submitted to the Sergeant overseeing the intern program.

Minimum:
Applicant must be at least 18 years of age. Must be enrolled in an associate, bachelor’s, or graduate degree program that requires an internship. Must pass an oral interview with the Intern Sergeant and designated officers.

Desired:
Pursuing a career in a criminal justice or health and human services field. Have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Please refer to the LPD website for a list of Automatic Disqualifiers and steps of the hiring process.

This is a paid internship paying $17.00 per hour. Offers for the summer internship are conditional upon successful completion of pre‑employment physical, drug screen and background check.

Complete an online application. Be sure to attach your cover letter and resume reflecting your work history. We will accept online applications until March 15, 2026. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will receive an email with a link to complete the Personal History Statement (PHS) packet. The PHS must be completed and returned to the Lenexa Police department by March 31, 2026 for you to be included in the hiring process for the paid internship.

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Lenexa strives to treat all employees fairly, with consistency and respect, while providing a positive, challenging and rewarding work environment. We value and encourage diversity in our workplace.