Individuals desiring entry into the Washington State University Police Intern Program will submit an official application and will be required to go through a criminal history and background investigation. In addition, each new Intern must participate in a selection process which may include, but is not limited to, an oral interview, Physical Agility Test, reference check, criminal background investigation, and a meeting with the Intern Coordinator and/or other members of the Washington State University Police department and/or the Intern Program. Criminal conviction before or after entry into the program will be grounds for dismissal. Other criminal activities, without conviction, before or after entry into the program, may also be grounds for dismissal, and will be judged on a case-by-case basis.
Due to the large amount of intense training throughout the year, the hiring process will be held only during the Spring Semester. Hiring may occur during the Fall Semester at the discretion of the Intern Coordinator and Intern Lieutenants. Once the application has been received, and the necessary tests and application processes completed, applicants’ names will be placed on a hiring list in order of their eligibility. Future hiring will be done in order off of that list.
In order for a student to be admitted into, and to retain membership in, the Washington State University Police Department Internship Program, they must be enrolled as a full-time student at Washington State University and must be able to maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. Interns will, at all times, conduct themselves appropriately as representatives of the law enforcement community. They will practice good moral judgement and skills and will present themselves in a professional manner. In addition, interns must be in good physical condition in order to meet the everyday demands of the law enforcement field.
Interns Accepted into the program will be provided with an overview of the Washington State University Safety Division which will include a tour of the Safety Building and introduction to appropriate division personnel.
