NCDPS Internships
Looking for an Internship to Help Jump-Start Your Career?
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety offers a variety of internships to college-age students as it strives to cultivate and inspire the next generation of employees who safeguard and preserve the lives and property of North Carolinians.
Looking for an Internship to Help Jump-Start Your Career?
There are many opportunities to help you transition your scholastic studies into real-world applications. You'll find that no matter if you're majoring in social work, criminal justice, nursing, communications or emergency management, there is an opportunity to put the classroom knowledge you've acquired into practice.
Below are links to explore the opportunities to intern with the largest state department in North Carolina, while continuing to learn and work in your chosen career field. We think you'll be surprised at how many diverse opportunities there are to apply. Please take some time to explore the links, and we look forward to seeing your application soon!
2025 Summer Internships
JAG Office Legal Intern
The Legal Intern will assist the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate in providing full spectrum legal services.
Victims Services
The intern will include determining the eligibility of compensable expenses submitted under the Crime Victims Compensation Commission.
Purchasing and Logistics
The intern will assist buyers with their day-to-day activities (prepare Request for Quote) and short-order forms.
Environmental Justice
The intern will research and understand trends in environmental justice, especially in relation to state government and public safety.
Legal Intern - Alcoholic Beverage Control (2)
Interns will provide legal office support work including agenda meeting preparation, legal research, possible public interaction, drafting legal documents under supervision, assisting with case preparation, reviewing files, attending court proceedings and organizing evidence.
Graduate Research Assistant (2)
Interns will complete a research study aimed at or designed to identify specific measurable goals in hopes of identifying best practices for the agency.
GIS - Emergency Management
The intern will review aerial imagery and confirm the mapping of building footprints.
Internal Control
The intern will assist with state-directed grant projects and completing data entry in the Lease Query system.
Financial Analysis
The Intern will assist with various financial reconciliations and generating financial reports/statements.
NC S.A.F.E. - Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
The intern will attend meetings and contribute to the planning process for future initiatives within the campaign, while learning marketing approaches, viewing analytics, and responding to any course correction offered through feedback received from the public and other state agencies.
Office of Violence Prevention
The intern will research best practices in violence prevention and public health approaches.
Staff Development and Training - Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
The intern will develop an in-service training course with a lesson plan and supplemental learning materials.
Public Affairs - North Carolina National Guard
The intern will develop and write stories highlighting NCNG soldiers and airmen.
Financial Accounting
The intern will audit various invoices for payment and reconcile various recurring payments.
Data Analytics
The intern will compile data regarding staffing and training to analyze current progress and manage future projects.
Internship Opportunities
| JAG Office Legal Intern The Legal Intern will assist the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate in providing full spectrum legal services. | Graduate Research Assistant (2) Interns will complete a research study aimed at or designed to identify specific measurable goals in hopes of identifying best practices for the agency. | Office of Violence Prevention The intern will research best practices in violence prevention and public health approaches. |
| Victims Services The intern will include determining the eligibility of compensable expenses submitted under the Crime Victims Compensation Commission. | GIS - Emergency Management The intern will review aerial imagery and confirm the mapping of building footprints. | Staff Development and Training - Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention The intern will develop an in-service training course with a lesson plan and supplemental learning materials. |
| Purchasing and Logistics The intern will assist buyers with their day-to-day activities (prepare Request for Quote) and short-order forms. | Internal Control The intern will assist with state-directed grant projects and completing data entry in the Lease Query system. | Public Affairs - North Carolina National Guard The intern will develop and write stories highlighting NCNG soldiers and airmen. |
| Environmental Justice The intern will research and understand trends in environmental justice, especially in relation to state government and public safety. | Financial Analysis The Intern will assist with various financial reconciliations and generating financial reports/statements. | Financial Accounting The intern will audit various invoices for payment and reconcile various recurring payments. |
| Legal Intern - Alcoholic Beverage Control (2) Interns will provide legal office support work including agenda meeting preparation, legal research, possible public interaction, drafting legal documents under supervision, assisting with case preparation, reviewing files, attending court proceedings and organizing evidence. | NC S.A.F.E. - Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention The intern will attend meetings and contribute to the planning process for future initiatives within the campaign, while learning marketing approaches, viewing analytics, and responding to any course correction offered through feedback received from the public and other state agencies. | Data Analytics The intern will compile data regarding staffing and training to analyze current progress and manage future projects. |
Students will experience a semester-long program consisting of rotating two-week blocks. Weeks will be four days focusing on an area of interest with an enrichment program on Friday. Rotations will be on a hybrid virtual/in-person schedule and will be based in Raleigh, NC. All applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Internship Dates:
Spring 2025: January 27 – April 3
Summer 2025: May 19 – July 25
Hours: Monday - Thursday (this internship is eligible for part-time telework)
Compensation: $15 hourly
To Apply: In addition to completing the standard application, please attach the following:
- Unofficial transcript
- A letter from a college advisor
- Character reference letter
Send any questions to internships@ncdps.gov.
The NCDPS neurodivergent internship opportunity is designed to be inclusive and supportive of individuals with neurodiverse conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia or other cognitive or developmental variations. The internship aims to create a workplace environment where neurodivergent individuals can thrive. The internship offers flexible work arrangements, clear expectations and communication, mentorship and support, personalized project plans and an inclusive work environment.
The department partners with Linc-IT, a non-profit organization that focuses on integrating neurodiverse people into the workforce.
The program's overall goal is to create an empowering experience that helps individuals build relevant skills, gain confidence, increase their chances of long-term employment with NCDPS and foster an inclusive workplace.
Preference will be given to candidates who reside in North Carolina or are within a 3-hour commute to the duty station assigned for the internship.
Requirements
- Applicants should identify as neurodivergent, pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
The NCDPS high school internship is a structured work experience program designed for high school students to gain hands-on exposure to public safety careers. The internships are part-time and are either paid or unpaid.
The primary goal of the high school internship is to provide students with practical experience in a real-world setting. Interns typically work alongside professionals in the field, learning about daily operations, tasks and industry-specific tools or technologies. Interns may assist with projects, attend meetings and participate in training sessions.
Interns will be paired with a supervisor who provides guidance and feedback throughout the internship. This individual will help the student navigate the work environment, answer questions and offer advice on career development.
Requirements
- A senior in good academic standing with a 2.5 GPA.
