2026 CMPD 4 Yr UG Summer Intern - Full-time

Date Opened: Monday, November 17, 2025 12:00 AM

Close Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 AM

Department: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police DepartmentSalary: $19.00 - $20.00 Commensurate with Experience

Welcome to the City of Charlotte

Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.

Our guiding principles include:

• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce

• Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development

• Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services

• Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems

• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

SUMMARYThe Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) offers an exciting and rewarding College Internship Program that introduces students to opportunities and disciplines within the law enforcement field. Interns work alongside department personnel in a wide spectrum of assignments throughout CMPD, being exposed to effective problem-solving and partnership-building skills, as well as gaining a better understanding of the day-to-day operations of the police department.

The internship assignment will be an eight-week program working at least forty (40) hours per week on Monday - Friday, starting on June 1, 2026 (subject to change).

All interested candidates must apply via this application portal and complete a full application with all required information. In-person interviews will be conducted.

• Work approximately 40 hours per week for the 8-week program, with a flexible schedule to include 2nd shift hours (approximately 12pm-10pm) a few days per week when working in Patrol Divisions.

• Adhere to the uniform requirement.

• Work with CMPD's Investigative, Support Services, and Field Services Group units.

• When applicable, learn and participate in various work duties and responsibilities of sworn law enforcement personnel.

• Prepare and deliver oral presentations on specific assignments, duties, lessons learned, and whether the experience led to further pursuit of a career in law enforcement.

• Participate in daily outdoor physical fitness training.

• Perform other assigned duties.

College junior or senior with a cumulative minimum GPA of 2.5.

Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a bachelor's degree with major coursework in a field related to the department or work assignment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby, where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email .

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BENEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

Click to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.

The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.