Internship Program

The mission of the Fayetteville Police Department’s Internship Program is to offer college students an enlightening, rewarding, and educational experience. The goal of the program is to provide meaningful educational and work experiences to the selected interns, as well as present an opportunity to assess the police profession firsthand.

Our internship offers students an opportunity to observe and work in various units of the police department such as Investigations, Community Affairs, Forensics, Planning, Research & Development, the Patrol Division, and the Community Resource Unit. Students will learn about the department's staffing, mission, activities, records, and services and will be a vital part of our PAL program to include the yearly summer Empowerment Camp. Internships are composed of both observations and administrative work. Students are not required to be Criminal Justice majors but must be a current full-time student at an accredited College or University and the start of the Internship. This is a 12-week summer internship program.

The intern selection process is highly competitive due to the limited number of positions available. A qualifying student must be considered a full-time student at an accredited college or university and meet the following criteria:

-Must be a high school graduate and currently attending any college or university in North Carolina (or out of state, but must be able to commute to be on site daily for the duration of the internship).

-Any major or course of study can apply.

-Shall possess a valid government issued ID.

-Shall be in good standing with the sponsored college or university.

-Shall be at least 18 years of age AND sponsored by an accredited college or university.

-Shall be drug-free and have no convictions for driving under the influence of drugs.

-Shall have no felony convictions.

-Shall have no convictions for any misdemeanor.

-Shall not have received other than an honorable discharge from the military, or other discharge with honorable conditions.

-Have not been convicted of or pleaded guilty to or entered a plea of “nolo contender” to any felony charge or to any violations of any federal or state laws or city ordinances relating to force, violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor or controlled substance.

Internship Application

Background Investigation Release

Reference Form

*If you have any questions regarding the internship, please email Deanna Husk at deannahusk@fayettevillenc.gov