Richmond Police Department Internship Program

The Richmond Police Department provides an exceptional learning opportunity for those interested in participating in our internship program. Interns selected will work as non-paid, non-sworn civilians for the Richmond Police Department. Interns will be rotated around various departments within the police department during their internship to maximize their learning experience.

Application Forms: * PLEASE PRINT OUT AND COMPLETE BY HAND NEATLY *

• RPD Internship Application
• Background Questionnaire Packet

Application Requirements:

• Complete Application
• Personal Resume attached to the application
• Personal Essay of between 500-750 words attached to application, answering the following questions:
  1. Why are you interested in an RPD internship?
  2. What can you offer the RPD as an intern?
  3. What do you expect to learn from your internship?

Timeline:

For FALL semester (September to December)

• Application due by June 1
• Notification of acceptance by August 1

For SPRING semester (January to May)

• Application due by October 15
• Notification of acceptance by December 15

For SUMMER semester (May to August)

• Application due by March 1
• Notification of acceptance by May 1

Once both the RPD Internship Application and Background Questionnaire are completed, they can be submitted in-person to the Information Desk on the first floor at the Richmond Police Headquarters Building located at 200 W. Grace St., Richmond, VA 23220 or emailed to richmondpolicerec@rva.gov.

For more information, please contact:

• Lieutenant Shane Waite: office (804) 646-7107
• Detective Michael McKinnon: office (804) 646-6733 or cell (804) 546-7327