Overview

The San Francisco Police Department offers an unpaid college internship for students who are interested in exploring career options within law enforcement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 or older at the time of application.
• Must be currently enrolled and attending an accredited college or university, with a minimum course load of 12 semesters units (18 quarter units) and a minimum 2.0 GPA.  A copy of current course registration and/or grade report must be submitted with application.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship.
• Must be a citizen by the time of appointment.
• Must have a driver license and an acceptable driving record.
• Must not have a felony conviction or convictions that prohibit ownership, possession, or control of a firearm.

Duties

• Must work a minimum of 12 hours a week.
• Will try to arrange college credit through your college for your time.
• You will be placed in the unit with SFPD that you are interested in. (based on openings and qualifications)

Application Process

Letters of interest and resumes should be submitted to:

Captain Marsha Ashe
Juvenile and Family Services
3401 17th Street
San Francisco, Ca 94110

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Police Activities League

Minimum Qualifications:

• Be between the ages of 14 and 20
• Must be able to pass a background investigation
• criminal history
• driving record (if applicable)
• Maintain a GPA of at least a 2.0 (if in school)

Activities:

• Ride-a-long
• Summer training at a district station
• Fingerprinting at special events
• Leadership training
• Education in proper police procedures
• Participate in competition events
• Learn effective action in case of emergencies
• Participate in Boy Scouts of America events
• Assist in charitable and civic events- crowd control providing information, act as guides, serve as monitors.

Application Process

Please gather the following application materials and submit to the address below. It will be placed in your folder for reference.

1. Certificate of completion from 832 PC course (if applicable)
2. High school diploma/G.E.D. (if aplicable)
3. PAL application
4. Information release form
5. Picture of yourself
6. Calfornia driver's license / California ID card
7. First aid card
8. C.P.R. card

submit all of the above to :

San Francisco Police Academy PAL
350 Amber Drive, Room 203
San Francisco, Ca. 94131

For more information, contact Officer Matthew Balzarini at
(415) 401-4781