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$21.09 - $44.40/hr

The expected compensation hourly pay ranges for hires into our 2027 campus intern openings is $21 ... Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance ...

$21.09 - $44.40/hr

The expected compensation hourly pay ranges for hires into our 2027 campus intern openings is $21 ... Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance ...

$21.09 - $44.40/hr

The expected compensation hourly pay ranges for hires into our 2027 campus intern openings is $21 ... Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance ...

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How much do police intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for police intern in Texas is $15.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.41 and $17.93 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a police intern?

Police interns are students or recent graduates who work with law enforcement agencies to gain practical experience in police work. They assist officers and staff with administrative tasks, community outreach, research, and sometimes ride-alongs, but they do not have arrest powers. Internships help participants learn about the criminal justice system, develop professional skills, and explore career opportunities in law enforcement. These positions are typically temporary and unpaid or modestly compensated, and they often require a background check and an application process.

What does a police intern do?

As a Police Intern, your daily responsibilities may include assisting with administrative work, observing officers during patrols, supporting community outreach programs, and helping with data entry or case file organization. Interns often have opportunities to attend briefings, participate in ride-alongs, and shadow different units to gain a well-rounded perspective of police operations. While direct involvement in law enforcement activities may be limited, you’ll collaborate closely with officers, detectives, and civilian staff, making this a valuable hands-on learning experience. Being proactive and eager to learn will help you make the most of your internship and may open doors for future opportunities within the department.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a police intern?

To thrive as a Police Intern, you generally need foundational knowledge of criminal justice, strong observation skills, and enrollment in or completion of relevant coursework. Familiarity with law enforcement databases, report writing software, and basic office systems is often required. Strong communication, attention to detail, and ethical judgment are important soft skills that help interns interact with the public and support officers effectively. These skills ensure that Police Interns can contribute meaningfully, learn quickly, and uphold the standards of law enforcement agencies.

What is the difference between Police Intern vs Police Cadet?

AspectPolice InternPolice Cadet
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or ongoing college courseworkHigh school diploma or equivalent; some programs may require college coursework
Work EnvironmentInternship programs within police departments, often part-time or seasonalCadet programs, often part-time, involving training and community engagement
Employer & Industry UsagePolice departments, law enforcement agenciesPolice departments, law enforcement agencies
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Police Interns typically participate in internships to gain exposure to law enforcement, often while in college, focusing on observation and learning. Police Cadets are usually high school or college students involved in training programs that prepare them for future roles in law enforcement, often with more hands-on activities. Both roles serve as entry points into law enforcement careers but differ mainly in their level of responsibility and program structure.

What are the most commonly searched types of Police jobs in Texas?

The most popular types of Police jobs in Texas are:

What cities in Texas are hiring for Police Intern jobs?

Cities in Texas with the most Police Intern job openings:

Infographic showing various Police Intern job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 93% Full Time, and 6% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,014 per year, or $15.9 per hour.

2027 Summer Intern: Technology Software Development & Engineering

PepsiCo

Plano, TX

$21.09 - $44.40/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 6 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Designs, develops, configures, and tests software solutions to meet business requirements.

  • Works in product development of software or applications by applying software engineering principles.

  • Designs, develops, configures, and tests solutions using embedded automation tools and technologies.


PepsiCo rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 904 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

153rd of 445 rated food and drinks producers


Job description

OverviewSMILE AT WHAT'S NEXT

At PepsiCo, you'll find the opportunity to grow your career, make an impact, and help shape what's next. As one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, our beloved brands-including Gatorade, Lay's, and Quaker-help create smiles with every sip and bite. Behind our products is a connected system that starts with how we source and grow ingredients alongside farmers and extends to how we make, move, and deliver products while driving positive impact for our business and communities.

At the heart of PepsiCo are our people: professionals who bring curiosity, drive, and fresh thinking, working together to turn ideas into action. Across functions, teams, and markets, we collaborate to solve challenges, unlock new opportunities, and create meaningful impact for our consumers, customers, and communities.

No matter your role, you'll be part of a connected community where your contributions matter, your voice is heard, and your development is supported. With opportunities to grow, belong, and smile, PepsiCo offers more than a place to build your career-it offers the chance to help create what's next.

Functional Description: 

PepsiCo is on a digital journey to become an intelligent company that derives its competitive advantage and sustainable growth from our ability to quickly anticipate and adapt to a constantly changing context having the consumer at the heart of the digital transformation. We will enhance the human experience and maximize value through the power of digital solutions, driving a deeply interconnected internal ecosystem of people, processes, systems, and data to engage seamlessly with consumers, customers, employees, partners and communities.Digital Evolution is critical to driving PepsiCo's ambitions around being FASTER, STRONGER, and BETTER.

Responsibilities

Students are afforded opportunities for beneficial, meaningful work experience within one of PepsiCo's Strategy & Transformation teams. 

What we're looking for:  

The Software Development/Engineering role profile - 

Development: Designs, develops, configures, and tests solutions to meet business requirements using technologies such Mobile Development Languages, Intelligent Automation and Low Code solutions like PowerApps. 

Engineering: Works in product development of software's or applications by applying the principles and techniques of software engineering and information analysis. They design, build, and develop computer systems and software from scratch. They make all software modifications, review codes, manage source codes and build processes 

Embedded Automation:  Designs, develops, configures, and tests solutions to meet business requirements using lightweight development and embedded automation tools and technologies. Proficient in leveraging various platforms to create efficient, scalable, and maintainable software solutions. 

Technical Skills 

  • Algorithm design 
  • AJAX  
  • Azure 
  • Appium 
  • AngularJs 
  • C++ 
  • C# 
  • Data Structures 
  • Elixir 
  • Java 
  • JavaScript 
  • jQuery 
  • NodeJS 
  • Python 
  • Perl 
  • Selenium 
  • Shell Scripting 

  

Take note:  While final work placement will be in one of the following two locations, no specific location is guaranteed pre-offer.  Actual working location will be determined and identified at the point of offer. *** 

  • Plano, TX
  • Purchase, NY
Qualifications
  • This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.
  • Graduate with bachelor's or master's degree within one (1) year of internship completion
Overview

Compensation: 

  • The expected compensation hourly pay ranges for hires into our 2027 campus intern openings is $21.09 - $44.40 hourly. 

  • Role, degree discipline, degree level, and location are part of the process when determining actual starting salary for positions. 

  • Hourly pay for our campus hires is pre-determined and non-negotiable. 

  • We love to convert our interns to full-time opportunities! Our full-time positions have a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility:  Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. 

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Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Age

If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.

Please view our Pay Transparency Statement

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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About PepsiCo

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PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated $86 billion in net revenue in 2022, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

Industry

Food and drink manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Purchase, NY, US

Year founded

1965