Posting number: 26-MIP-01
Department: Various
Job classification: Municipal Internship Program
Posting type: Open
Categories: Administration, Investigative, Miscellaneous, Fire & EMS, Project Management, Records Management, Internship, Research, Office and Administrative Support
The City of Riverside Fire Department is accepting applications for two (2) unpaid, part-time Arson Investigation Interns for Summer 2027.
The Fire Department internship provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in local government, public service, and community engagement. Interns work alongside fire investigators to support research, records review, documentation, and report preparation while learning about fire cause determination and arson investigative procedures.
1) Completed Application
2)Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
PLEASE NOTE: FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the department with the posted internship opportunity. Please be prepared to bring a copy of your resume, reference list and unofficial transcripts, should you be invited to interview.
If selected, a condition of the unpaid intern assignment will be to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to the start date.
It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability recruiting accommodation in the assessment process to contract the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.
NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.
All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.
The rapidly growing City of Riverside currently ranks as the 12th largest city in California, 6th in Southern California, and is the largest city in one of the fastest growing regions in the United States.
It is home to four internationally recognized universities and colleges which support 50,000+ students. The University of California, Riverside, California Baptist University, La Sierra University, and Riverside Community College, offer specialized training, research partnerships, and a high-technology environment to support emerging and innovative companies.
As an important financial and professional center, Riverside offers the support of numerous legal, accounting, brokerage, architectural, engineering and technology firms as well as banking institutions. It is also the county seat for the fastest growing county in California.
Businesses also benefit from an exceptional freeway system, BNSF and UPSP rail access, high-speed fiberoptic telecommunications, city-owned electrical and water systems, and a large corporate jet and general aviation airport.
