My First Weeks

Little background about me leading into this section;


My work experience includes seven years with Starbucks and a few other side jobs along the way but nothing in the career field that I hope to enter. Besides work, my life was spent at school or on the soccer field. I didn't have a whole lot of time to spend on programs or events that focused around career advancement.  This internship will be the first glimpse into law enforcement life and duties as well as a work within a more professional setting in general.


My First Weeks:


I was both nervous and excited to start this internship once I had received notice that I had been accepted for the position. During the application and interview process I came to realize that I actually knew one of the detectives within the department which helped with the nerves as I showed up for the first day. The first day was primarily a meet and greet of the detectives I would be working with and the explanation of the duties I would be performing. Everyone I met in the office was genuine and nice which just made the excitement grow. As the first week went by I got to know the detectives and got to introduce myself a little more to them in the process. They were excited to hear that I was also beginning the academy and were quick to mention that I should ask if I needed any help or advice with the academy since they had all gone through one themselves. I work primarily with a task force within the department that consists of primarily five detectives who have direct access to me when they need assistance.Sitting at my desk, I am able to listen and observe the conversations and work environment of the office. The detectives utilize each other for assistance on their own cases and work as a team to get things done which is one the main reason I want to get into the career field myself. They are also able to mix in some fun during the days to keep the spirit and morale up in the office. I learned within the first week or two to check my desk and car for any changes or additions. The first prank included a Justin Beiber taped to my front license plate which I didn't notice till I got home. I have a picture I can post at a later time to illustrate. Needless to say my first few weeks were enjoyable experience that has left me excited for the upcoming time I will spend with the department.