Sonoma State University

Police Department Student Ambassador

Type of Opportunity: Internship
Date Posted: March 5, 2021
Current Opportunity: No

The Sonoma State University Police Department (SSUPD) is teaming up with the Financial Aid Office to provide a job opportunity to 2-4 students to assist the police department with programs and services designed to create a direct connection between the department and the community.  The goal of the program is for Student Ambassadors to develop transferable career skills by working closely with department members, providing a welcoming and professional environment for the public, providing clerical support, assistance with special projects, community outreach, visible presence, special event programing, and other duties as assigned.

Student Ambassadors will be required to attend training specific to working in a police department.  Student Ambassadors will work approximately 10-15 hours per week during the academic year, and may work during the summer session. Student Ambassadors will be paid $15/ hour by and through SSU. 

Duties

  • Assist department members with the creation of crime prevention and public service videos, as well as brochures, flyers and other educational materials, maintain the police department website and associated social media pages
  • Provide educational presentations, and/or support for events such as Public Safety Fairs, Cops and Coffee, and other community engagement events
  • Assist department members during training presentations, training scenarios, and other department and community trainings 

Qualifications

  • Student at Sonoma State University
  • Qualify for Federal Work Study
  • Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated clerical and administrative skills
  • Demonstrated English proficiency and accurate typing skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure with frequent interruptions and short timelines
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office software, video creation and editing

Special Conditions of Employment

  • Must be able to pass a thorough police background investigation of personal and work history, including a fingerprint check of criminal history.
  • Must possess a valid license to drive in the State of California, and participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Pull Notice Program.
  • Must sign and adhere to a confidentiality agreement regarding nondisclosure of sensitive information heard, read or seen while working at the police department

Application

  • Submit application letter and resume to SSUPD Chief Nader Oweis