What are the responsibilities and job description for the Iowa Department of Public Safety Internship position at State of Iowa - Executive Branch?
Job Description
This is a non-merit, unpaid internship position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section.
Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.
Have you ever considered pursuing a career in law enforcement? Would you like to participate in a unique internship opportunity with the Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS)?
This program is designed to provide a real life, unpaid, work opportunity that will enhance your understanding of public safety and community policing while receiving hands on experience in law enforcement operations. Selected applicants from any academic major will have the opportunity to explore different divisions and bureaus within DPS, gaining insight into the operational structures and fulfilling academic requirements through your university.
Depending on schedule, location, and availability of department personnel and resources, interns will receive exposure to the following Divisions within the Department of Public Safety:
Qualifications/Requirements
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Graduation from high school, GED, or equivalency.
Additional Qualification Requirements
Applicants need to answer the question below to indicate their preference for up to 2 locations from the following 13 DPS Locations:
This is a non-merit, unpaid internship position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section.
Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.
Have you ever considered pursuing a career in law enforcement? Would you like to participate in a unique internship opportunity with the Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS)?
This program is designed to provide a real life, unpaid, work opportunity that will enhance your understanding of public safety and community policing while receiving hands on experience in law enforcement operations. Selected applicants from any academic major will have the opportunity to explore different divisions and bureaus within DPS, gaining insight into the operational structures and fulfilling academic requirements through your university.
Depending on schedule, location, and availability of department personnel and resources, interns will receive exposure to the following Divisions within the Department of Public Safety:
- Division of Criminal Investigation
- State Fire Marshal
- Drug & Narcotic Enforcement
- Professional Development and Support Services
- Criminal Intelligence
- Iowa State Patrol
- Crime Lab
- and support roles
Qualifications/Requirements
- 18 years old
- Current college student or near graduation
- US Citizen
- In good standing with college/university
- Hold a valid driver's license and can provide own transportation
- S successfully pass a thorough background investigation (Additional application materials will be requested at a later date)
- Law Enforcement career focused
- Internships are unpaid and subject to availability. There are several internship opportunities located throughout Iowa and final selection will be based on the needs of the Iowa Department of Public Safety.
- The internship program is 7-8 weeks long and will cover 140 hours.
- We will work with your college/university to accommodate more hours if needed for your institution.
- Worktime will be flexible based on focus of division.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Graduation from high school, GED, or equivalency.
Additional Qualification Requirements
Applicants need to answer the question below to indicate their preference for up to 2 locations from the following 13 DPS Locations:
