Internship Opportunities

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Hands-on experience. Insight. Partnership.


The Richardson Police Department offers non-paying internships during Fall and Spring semesters to university students majoring in Criminology, Criminal Justice or a field closely related to law enforcement.
 

Applicant Requirements:

Acceptable criminal background and driving history.

Passed polygraph test and drug screen.

2.75/4.0 minimum GPA.

18+ years of age.

U.S. citizen.

Junior, Senior, or graduate level standing in a field of study related to law enforcement.

Enrollment for class credit from a university.

Signed confidentiality agreement.

 

 Timeline:  
 Spring 2025 Application Deadline: Friday, Dec. 6, 2024
 Spring 2025 Internships Begin: Monday, Jan. 27, 2025
 Fall 2025 Application Deadline: Friday, June 6, 2025
 Fall 2025 Internships Begin: Tuesday, Sep. 2, 2025

 

To apply, submit a resume, transcript, introductory letter and completed Richardson Police Department Application for Internship form to Meredith.Watkins@cor.gov

RPD Intern Application Form

RPD Intern Program Overview

Internship Flyer

Hear from a few of our past interns: