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:

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 mailed.

For more information, please contact:

  • Lieutenant Gary Borges: office (804) 646-7107 or cell (804) 652-7272
  • Michael McKinnon: office (804) 646-6733 or cell (804) 546-7327