Executive Fellow - Frederick Police Department

JOB SUMMARY:

Are you energized by the intersection of innovation, public safety, and real-world problem solving? Do you want hands-on experience shaping how emerging technology can improve community outcomes? The Frederick Police Department is seeking a motivated, mission-driven Executive Fellow to support the launch, evaluation, and strategic expansion of the Frederick Police Department's Drone as First Responder (DFR) initiative.

This part-time fellowship offers a unique opportunity to work alongside police leadership, emergency communications, and the Office of Opportunity & Transformation to build operational readiness, analyze real-time DFR performance data, and develop recommendations that inform City leadership.This role is required to be in person at the Frederick Police Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supportsthe launch of the City's Drone as First Responder (DFR) program byassistingwith checklists, basic operating procedures, and coordination between departments involved in the rollout.
• Helpsdocument early DFR activities during the fellowship, including tracking drone launches, what the droneobserved, and how officers used the information.
• Maintainsan organized system for collecting key data from each drone response, such as launch and arrival times, call types, and any helpful details shared with officers on scene.
• Workswith City staff to help draft clear, accessible materials that explain the DFR program to the public, including its benefits, safety features, and community value.
• Assistsin outlining ideas for future transparency tools,such as dashboards or public summaries,that show how often drones are used and what types of calls theyassistwith.
• Helpsprepare documentation that supports the City's FAA requirements for drone operations, including waiver materials, monthly reporting, and general safety procedures.
• Contributesto drafting policies that address privacy, responsible drone use, and how information gathered by drones is handled.
• Createsand deliversa final Capstone Presentation to City leadership that highlights what you learned, key program insights, and recommendations for next steps.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Current student or recent graduate in public administration, data analytics, criminal justice, aviation, emergency management, or a related field.
• Experience working with data analysis, research, policy, or public-sector operations is helpful.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES:

• Vehicle Operator'slicensewith satisfactory driving record that meets insurability standards of the City's insurance carrier is required. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Strong analytical andproblem-solvingskills; ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

OTHER DESIRABLES:

• Prior internship, volunteer, or leadership experience in a public-facing or mission-driven organization.
• Familiarity with local government functions, law enforcement, emergencymanagementor nonprofit service delivery.
• Comfort preparing professional-level writing, briefings, or presentations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.

While performing the duties of this role, the employee isfrequentlyrequired to remain in a stationary position forlong periodsoftime. The employee isfrequentlyrequired to read andcomprehendwritten material and make inferences from the contents. This position requires continuous or repetitive arm-hand movements toutilizea computer keyboard to enter and retrieve data. Theemployeeis required tofrequentlyoperatea computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine,and computer printer. Vocal communication isrequiredfor expressing or exchanging ideasby means ofspoken word and forconveying details or important instructions to others accurately and quickly either face to face,andon the telephone. Hearing isrequiredto perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Visual acuity isrequiredfor preparing and analyzing written orcomputer data,determiningthe accuracy and thoroughness of work, andobservinggeneral surroundings and activities. Theemployee maybe requiredto push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITION:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.

Work isgenerally performedindoors. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.