The chain of command has been established for the efficient operation of the Intern program. It is similar to the structure of the department. The chain flows from the lowest rank/position upwards to the top rank/position.
Public Safety Director
The Public Safety Director is responsible for administrating the Washington State University Police Department and its programs. The Public Safety Director has final authority in all matters. The Public Safety Director is also the Chief of Police for the Washington State University Police Department.
Program Manager
The Intern Manager is the Washington State University Police Lieutenant. The Lieutenant is responsible for the program’s objectives and goals.
Intern Coordinator
The Intern Coordinator is a commissioned police officer who coordinates the operational functions of the program. The Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the Intern program, its functions, and recruitment. The Intern Coordinator is the liaison between the Intern Captain and the Administration.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors consists of one member of each agency participating with the Intern Program. This Board includes members of the Washington State University Police Department, Pullman Police Department, Whitman County Sheriff’s Department, and the Washington State Patrol. They meet at least once per year to discuss program problems and changes.
Intern Leadership Core
The Leadership Core for the Intern Program consists of the Intern Sergeants and Intern Corporals, with oversight by the Intern Lieutenants. It is the responsibility of the Leadership Core to work with the Intern Coordinator in the efficient operation of the program.
Intern Lieutenants
The Intern Lieutenants act as the program liaisons between the Intern Sergeants/Intern Corporals and the Intern Coordinator. Duties include:
- Responsibility for public and interdepartmental relations.
- Providing administration of the program.
- Organizing and presiding over all meetings.
- Coordinating duties of appointed officers.
- Coordinating monthly activities with the Intern Coordinator
- Responsibility for compiling statistical data.
- Delegating tasks to others.
Intern Sergeants
It is the Sergeants' responsibility to see that all orders from superior officers are carried out in a timely manner. The Intern Sergeants acts as a liaison between the Intern Corporals/Interns and the Intern Lieutenants and/or Intern Coordinator. Duties include:
- Keeping a current list of all members, complete with addresses and phone numbers.
- Insuring that each member of their squad is ready for duty with the proper equipment and uniform.
- Outlining squads with personal expectations and any expectations they have for their Sergeant.
- Producing a detailed memo when needed to the Intern Lieutenants outlining individuals who are delinquent in hours.
Intern Corporals
Intern Corporals will act as a liaison between Interns and the Intern Sergeants when needed. Duties include:
Assisting their Sergeant with his/her assigned duties.
Helping to coordinate squadron activities.
Keeping the organizational structure within their squad strong.
Promotion
Each member will be informed of vacancies in officer positions by a written announcement. Qualified members will have an opportunity to show an interest in the vacant position by a written response given directly to the Intern Coordinator or Intern Lieutenants.
Lieutenant Opening
To qualify for the Lieutenant position, the applicant must be an active member for three (3) semesters and a Sergeant for at least one (1) semester.
Sergeant Opening
To qualify for Sergeant, the applicant must be an active member for two (2) semesters and a Corporal for one (1) semester.
Corporal Opening
To qualify for Corporal, the applicant must be an active member for one (1) semester.
Process for Promotion
Qualified members who express an interest in a position shall give written notice directly to the Intern Lieutenants. All candidates will go through an oral board which will consist of a panel which may include members of the Intern program and/or WSU Police Department. The oral board will be scored and the results will be passed onto the Intern Coordinator who will make the final decision. The selected applicant will be notified in person or by phone within one week of the final interview.
