• Crime Victim Services Intern

    City of College Station (College Station, TX)


    Crime Victim Services Intern

     

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    Crime Victim Services Intern

     

    Salary

     

    $0.00 Annually

     

    Location

     

    College Station, TX

     

    Job Type

     

    Unpaid Internship

     

    Job Number

     

    2602502

     

    Department

     

    Police Department

     

    Opening Date

     

    01/07/2026

     

    Closing Date

     

    2/8/2026 11:59 PM Central

     

    Hiring Range

     

    $0

     

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    Description

    The Crime Victim Services Intern is a qualified undergraduate or graduate student (criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or other related field) with an interest in learning about all areas of the Police Department as it relates to victims and witnesses to criminal activity. The goal of the Victim Services Program is to support and assist victims and witnesses of violent crimes that occur within the College Station Police Department’s jurisdiction, ensuring the rights and needs of the victims and/or witnesses are met.

     

    The Crime Victim Services Intern will assist in providing victims with referrals to applicable community resources, assist with public presentations (police academy, schools, etc.), communicate and work with detectives and patrol officers, and other needed tasks. The position reports to the Department’s Crime Victim Services Coordinator.

    Principal Duties

    + Assist the Crime Victim Services Coordinator with victim/witness contact, referrals, and follow-up.

    + Assist victims of violent crime with crime victim’s compensation applications.

    + Follow up with crime victim’s compensation claims and status.

    + Communicate and work with detectives, patrol officers, and other criminal justice authorities.

    + Learn about the criminal justice system and victim services by attending trials and hearings.

    + Assist Crime Victim Services Coordinator with plan and delivery of victim services presentations.

    + Perform related duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    + Must be receiving academic credit from an accredited college or university.

    + High School diploma or GED equivalent.

    + Valid Driver’s License.

    + Reliable transportation to and from the Police Department

    + Intermediate level of computer knowledge and experience.

    + Ability to utilize word processing and data entry programs.

    + Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and strong attention to detail.

    + Positive and supportive attitude with people of all backgrounds and abilities.

    + Motivated, self-starter who takes the initiative to seek out tasks from staff.

    + Commitment to comply with confidentiality requirements and police policies.

    + Supportive of the mission of the College Station Police Department.

    + Excellent oral and written communication skills.

    + Excellent organizational skills.

    + Ability to make judgments based upon knowledge of department policies and procedures.

     

    Supplemental Information

     

    COMPENSATION:Unpaid

     

    DATES: College Semesters (Spring, Summer, and Fall)

     

    HOURS: Flexible (generally 8 to 5, M – F) / Not to exceed 20 hours per week (1 Position)

     

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    An Equal Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer

    APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:

    www.cstx.gov/careers

     

    [email protected]

     

    This position is not benefit eligible.

     

    01

     

    Do you possess a valid Driver License?

     

    + Yes

    + No

     

    02

     

    What experience/education do you possess that you feel will be helpful as a foundation for this internship experience?

     

    03

     

    Will you be seeking scholastic/class credit for this internship?

     

    + Yes

    + No

     

    04

     

    Do you possess basic/intermediate computer knowledge and experience? If so, please describe your experience. Be sure to mention specific software and hardware you have used.

     

    05

     

    Why does this internship interest you?

     

    06

     

    Do you have reliable transportation to get to and from the Police Department?

     

    + Yes

    + No

     

    07

     

    Do you have a High School diploma or GED equivalent?

     

    + Yes

    + No

     

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    Please provide your schedule of availability below. Note: Please provide blocks of time as we feel it best facilitates our intern's learning experience.

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    Employer

     

    City of College Station

     

    Address

     

    1101 Texas Avenue

     

    College Station, Texas, 77840

     

    Phone

     

    979-764-3517

     

    Website

     

    http://cstx.gov/careers

     

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