Sacramento Police Department

Program Information

Interns will be assigned to the Mental Health and Homeless Response Units and will be providing follow up support/contact with individuals who unit officers or patrol officers have had contact with. Interns will provide resources, connect individuals to partnership agencies and caseworkers (non-profits, shelters, city and county agencies). Interns will be trained in proper response, agency protocols and resources. Interns will attend team meetings and engage with city wide resources.

Health & Safety

Interns will not be in the field on a regular basis limiting exposure risk however contact with individuals who may have infectious diseases, chronic mental health issues and substance abuse issues may occur. INTERNS WILL NEED TO PASS AN EXTENSIVE BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION PRIOR TO BEING SELECTED FOR INTERNSHIP.
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • Computer Literacy
  • Must be 18 or older
  • Pre-Placement Training
  • DMV Driving Record or DMV background check
  • Fingerprinting or Livescan is Required
Address 
915 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
United States
Website:
https://www.cityofsacramento.org/Police
Student Contact 
Name
Emily McGuire
Job Title
Volunteer Engagement Specialist
Phone
(916) 808-8485
Email
emcguire@cityofsacramento.org
Program(s) 
Social Work
Organization type 
Administrative Entity (Government)
Focus Population(s)
Focus Area(s)
Civic Engagement