The Fairfield Police Department prides itself on offering a meaningful educational and work experience through an internship program. The internship program allows college students an opportunity to personally evaluate the profession of law enforcement. The Fairfield Police Department will make every attempt to allow students the opportunity to experience aspects of our agency including, but not limited to, patrol functions, traffic safety and enforcement, investigative functions, records and evidence management, communications functions, marine responsibilities (seasonal availability), animal control, administrative functions, and more.
Additionally, the Fairfield Police Department also recognizes a Social Work Internship. For information specific to our Social Work Internship please go to: www.fpdct.com/socialworkintern.
The Administrative Services Bureau is responsible for the management of the police internship program including application and coordination of the student’s schedules.
Requirements
All students considered for an internship must meet the following requirements:
- Be at least eighteen (18) years old and in good academic standing with their college or university.
- Submit a letter from their College Internship Coordinator detailing the institution’s policy on participation in an internship program and verifying that the student has been approved to receive credit for the internship opportunity and is in good academic standing.
- Earn college credits for their work in the internship with their respective schools.
- Submit to and pass a comprehensive background investigation.
- Be physically capable of safely performing the duties of the internship, including participation in ride-alongs, training activities, and emergency operations, without restriction.
- Preference will be given to Fairfield residents.
Application Packet
The following information is required before an applicant can be considered. Incomplete applications or those received after the deadlines below may preclude the applicant from consideration.
- Fairfield Police Internship Application
- Signed Liability Waiver
- Signed Confidentiality Agreement
- Fairfield Police Authorization for Release of Personal Information Form (includes authorization to obtain consumer/investigative credit reports)
- Updated résumé
- Personal Statement
- Verification letter from the College Internship Coordinator
It is the responsibility of the student to advise the Fairfield Police Department of any change in information, including address, telephone number, or withdrawal from the program, at any time during the semester.
Deadlines
- Spring Semester: Application must be received by November 15th
- Summer Semester: Application must be received by April 1st
- Fall Semester: Application must be received by August 15th
After applications are received and if accepted, students will be tentatively scheduled pending a thorough background investigation. Occasionally, background checks may be delayed. Students should remain in contact with their college internship coordinator and should not report to the Police Department until they receive confirmation from the Professional Standards Division regarding the status of their background investigation.
Disqualifying Background Check Flags
The following background findings may disqualify an applicant from participation in the Fairfield Police Department Internship Program. This list is not exhaustive:
- Any felony conviction
- Any Class A or B misdemeanor conviction (under Connecticut law or equivalent in another jurisdiction)
- Any domestic-violence–related misdemeanor conviction
- Any sexual offense conviction or inclusion on a sex-offender registry
- Any perjury or false-statement conviction
- Sexual misconduct, child-abuse history, or crimes against vulnerable persons
- Recent illegal drug use or past drug trafficking/sales
- DUI or poor driving history
- Dishonorable military discharge
- Falsification, omission, or deception on the application or background forms
- Ineligibility under CJIS or other agency security standards
- Negative findings in driving, criminal, employment, or drug-use history review
Training Unit
policetraining@fairfieldct.org
(203) 254-4888
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
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