Internship Opportunities

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Hands-on experience. Insight. Partnership.


The Richardson Police Department offers non-paying internships during Fall and Spring semesters to university students majoring in Criminology, Criminal Justice or a field closely related to law enforcement.
 

Applicant Requirements:

Acceptable criminal background and driving history.

Passed polygraph test and drug screen.

2.75/4.0 minimum GPA.

18+ years of age.

U.S. citizen.

Junior, Senior, or graduate level standing in a field of study related to law enforcement.

Enrollment for class credit from a university.

Signed confidentiality agreement.

 

 Timeline:  
 Fall 2026 Application Deadline: Friday, June 5, 2026
 Fall 2026 Internships Begin: Monday, August 31, 2026
 Spring 2027 Application Deadline: Friday, December 4, 2026
 Spring 2027 Internships Begin: Tuesday, January 19, 2027

 

To apply, submit a resume, transcript, introductory letter and completed Richardson Police Department Application for Internship form to Meredith.Watkins@cor.gov

RPD Intern Application Form

RPD Intern Program Overview

Internship Flyer

Hear from a few of our past interns: