The City of Lenexa Police Department is currently accepting applications for our 2026 Summer Police Officer Internship. The paid internship program will run in sessions taking place from June through August with a rate of pay of $17.00 per hour . The program will be offered in one of two summer sessions that will each last 8 weeks.
Session 1: June 1 - July 24
Session 2: June 15 - August 7
Position Summary
The Lenexa Police Department Internship Program is designed and dedicated to providing practical work experience to students through research training and skill development. Students will be supervised by the professional committed and proactive officers of the Lenexa Police Department.
Interns should be highly motivated persons seeking a career in law enforcement. These interns will complete training tasks written reports and participate in ride-alongs with numerous officers and specialized units. The program is highly structured with the intent of providing the intern with the education and experience required for possible future law enforcement careers. Historically many of our interns have had success in obtaining full-time LPD positions upon graduation.
Key Responsibilities of Intern Program
Qualifications
Minimum : Applicant must be at least 18 years of age. Must be enrolled in an associate bachelors or graduate degree program that requires an internship. Must pass an oral interview with the Intern Sergeant and designated officers.
Desired : Pursuing a career in a criminal justice or health and human services field. Have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Please refer to the LPD website for a list of Automatic Disqualifiers and steps of the hiring process.
Compensation
This is a paid internship paying $17.00 per hour. Offers for the summer internship are conditional upon successful completion of pre-employment physical drug screen and background check.
To apply complete an online application. Be sure to attach your cover letter and resume reflecting your work history. We will accept online applications until March 15 2026. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will receive an email with a link to complete the Personal History Statement (PHS) packet. The PHS must be completed and returned to the Lenexa Police department by March 31 2026 for you to be included in the hiring process for the paid internship.
As an equal opportunity employer the City of Lenexa strives to treat all employees fairly with consistency and respect while providing a positive challenging and rewarding work environment. We value and encourage diversity in our workplace.
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