Volunteers / Internships
 

Law Enforcement Apprentice Program L.E.A.P
Personnel Division
Volunteer Resources Section

12500-A Ardennes Avenue
Rockville, MD 20852
Phone: (240) 773-5625
Fax: (240) 773-5635
leep.intern@montgomerycountymd.gov
Volunteers / Internships
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Give yourself a jump start on a rewarding career.

ARE YOU .....
Interested in a career in law enforcement?
Majoring in criminal justice or a related field?

ARE YOU .....
Interested in earning college credit toward your degree in criminal justice, forensic science or related fields?

ARE YOU .....
Interested in earning student service learning credits for high school graduation?

We offer a variety of trainings to enhance your experience with the program with exposure to a variety of aspects of law enforcement. 

If you are interested in becoming a L.E.A.P. intern, you may request an application by contacting the Montgomery County Police Department Volunteer Resources Section at: (240)773-5625. (Applications are accepted on a continuing basis.) 

**Interns typically work Monday - Friday between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm.

L.E.A.P. APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum age - 16 (years old)
• Successfully pass background check.
• Ability to volunteer a minimum of eight hours per week or 6 months in the program.
• Ability to participate in bi-weekly training that is designed to enhance intern's exposure to a variety of aspects of law enforcement.
• Be a U.S. citizen
• If you are not a U.S. citizen, you must have a valid green card
• All applications must be typed

What Special Projects may I be involved with?

• Assist Police Officers with Alcohol Enforcement efforts.
• Assist Officers at special community events such as the County Fair and Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.
• Monthly Ride-Along opportunity with police officer.
• Conduct Home Security Surveys.

What Training opportunities are available?

• Officer Safety
• Patrol Procedures
• Police Radio Communications
• Traffic laws
• Report writing including criminal and civil citations
• SWAT
• K-9
• Forensics
• Homicide
• Narcotics
• Community Policing

Make a Difference...
Make a Commitment...

The Montgomery County Department of Police conducts an intern program to enhance the criminal justice and law enforcement programs of high schools, colleges and universities by offering opportunities for experiential and student service learning. The program is designed to meet both the academic and career objectives of students while providing useful administrative and operational support services to the police. The goals of the Law Enforcement Apprentice Program are:

1. To better provide students the opportunity to become familiar with police operations and better understanding of the complexities of the criminal justice system through direct experience and training.
2. To foster students' interest in law enforcement careers and to assist in preparing them for the police applicant process.
3. To enable high school and college students to earn course credit and gain valuable career-related experience through meaningful and appropriate volunteer work.
4. To encourage and support a culture of community service among young people which builds a foundation of commitment to volunteerism as adults.

An intern may be a student attending or recently graduated from high school of college (minimum age 18 or high school senior), usually majoring in criminal justice or a related field. The intern volunteers in order to gain career-related experience and/or earn course credit. Interns are unsalaried staff and actively participate in the functional operations of the department.

Interns agree to contribute a minimum of eight (8) volunteer hours per week and actively participate in a program of specialized training offered biweekly at the Police Training Academy. The purpose of these training sessions is to enhance their experience and exposure to a variety of aspects of law enforcement, build leadership skills, and encourage networking and peer support as they pursue their career goals.

Interns wear a department-issued, black polo shirt bearing the community policing insignia, along with their own khaki pants/skirt in order to assure a professional and standard appearance and maintain a high level of visibility within the volunteer corps.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS PROGRAM, PLEASE CALL US AT 240-773-5625 OR EMAIL US AT leep.intern@montgomerycountymd.gov

Personnel Job Hotline - 240-773-5300