HBCU/MSI Internship (Spring 2025)

Are you a college student or a recent graduate seeking an internship for the Spring 2025 semester? If so, continue reading to learn more about this exciting part time paid opportunity with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety.The North Carolina Department of Public Safety's HBCU/MSI internship (Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Served Institutions) offers students majoring in criminal justice, emergency management, psychology, sociology, social work or other human service degree programs an opportunity to rotate through various careers and operations within the department. Areas of focus include Alcohol Law Enforcement, Community Corrections, Juvenile Justice, Emergency Management (Homeland Security), State Bureau of Investigation, State Capitol Police and State Highway Patrol, National Guard.The HBCU/MSI Internship Program period is Monday, January 27, 2025 to Thursday, April 4, 2025. This position is part time (up to 29 hours per week) and the rate of pay is $15.00 per hour. This internship is primarily in person (95%) with some virtual professional development.Interns will be hired through Temporary Solutions which operates as the State’s temporary employment agency. As a temporary position there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Visit www.nctemporarysolutions.com for employment information.About the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NC DPS):The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NC DPS) is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens with honor and integrity through prevention, protection, and preparation. We have a mission that matters! NC DPS is comprised of 6,000 permanent positions and nearly 13,000 temporary North Carolina National Guard positions. The divisions within DPS include Alcohol Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Information Network, Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, State Highway Patrol, State Capitol Police, NC Office of Recovery and Resiliency, Samarcand Training Academy, and the NC National Guard. DPS also includes some Boards and Commissions: ABC Commission, Governor’s Crime Commission, Private Protective Services Commission, and Boxing & Combat Sports Commission.The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:• Must be a currently enrolled student in a HBCU (Historically Black College or University) or MSI (Minority Served Institution) or a recent graduate from an HBCU/MIS. Note: "Recent" graduates are those who graduated within the last 6 months.• Must have completed at least 24 semester hours of college coursework.• Must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree (or a recent graduate) in one of the following fields: criminal justice, emergency management, homeland security, social work, psychology, sociology, social work, or human service-related programs.• Must have a GPA of at least 2.5 (Please upload your unofficial transcript).Please include the following with your application:• Unofficial Transcript• Reference LetterNOTE: Interns must consent to a background check and fingerprinting OR consent to agency onboarding requirements.• Internships are established in the Raleigh area, with other locations statewide to be determined by applicants.Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.This internship is available to current undergraduate and graduate students pursing a degree in criminal justice, emergency management, homeland security, social work, psychology, sociology, social work, or other human service field OR recent graduates with a degree in one of these areas.The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.• If applying for a Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, please click this link for specific certification requirements: Juvenile Justice Officer & Juvenile Court Counselor Certification• The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements in the Division of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions (Download PDF reader)• Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1 (Download PDF reader), applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (“RAP Back”). This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Tameka Judd (Manager of Diversity Recruitment & Internships) at Tameka.judd@ncdps.gov (919-219-4934) or Laura Holloway, (Employment Consultant) at 919-457-1208.