College Intern – Ohio State Highway Patrol Criminal Intelligence Unit

About Us:

Who We Are:

Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio's motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.

What You'Ll Do

• Ohio Department of Public Safety – Ohio State Highway Patrol Criminal Intelligence Unit
• Report in location: 2855 W. Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43235
• Work Days and hours would vary depending on student’s schedule. 

This is an ongoing internship located in Columbus, OH.  The selected candidate will ideally be able to work throughout the school year and summer, for an average of 20 hours per week or less (with flexibility during the school semesters given class schedule and course load).

• The pay rate for a college intern is based upon the students' academic status:
• Undergraduate student rate of pay - $16.93 per hour
• Graduate student rate of pay - $20.59 per hour

Major/field of study should be in:

Criminal Justice

Intelligence Studies

Political Science

Social Science Majors and related fields

Job Duties:

• Identify and analyze informational databases, maps, spread sheets and reports.
• Develop products related to emerging threats and criminal trends (e.g. BOLOs, drug tips, subject profiles, situational awareness reports, etc.).
• Serve as a resource by responding to requests for information (RFI) in the areas of public safety to include, but not limited to, criminal intelligence and homeland security.
• Research, review and analyze problems related to criminal activity from agency personnel and other Intelligence Units.
• Assist with office-related tasks as they pertain to the functionality and operation of the Ohio State Highway Patrol Criminal Intelligence Unit.
• Prepare intelligence reports, products and briefings for presentation to partners and stakeholders.
• Conduct research, analyze data and develop materials related to AMBER Alerts and Blue Alerts, as well as other missing persons related incidents.
• Collect and analyze intelligence information and other resources to determine patterns, trends and movements of criminals to strategically and tactically aid law enforcement agencies.
• Conduct special analytical studies to support the agency.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

• Employment Requirements (all must be verified upon hire)
• To be eligible for an internship opportunity at the Ohio Department of Public Safety, an applicant must:

Be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university.

Be in good standing with the college/university.

Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.

Be enrolled in at least one course.

Be pursuing a degree or finishing a degree.

• Job Skills: Internship
• Technical Skills: Internship, Research
• Professional Skills: Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Teamwork, Written Communication

This is an ongoing internship located in Columbus, OH.  The selected candidate will ideally be able to work throughout the school year and summer, for an average of 20 hours per week or less (with flexibility during the school semesters given class schedule and course load).

• The pay rate for a college intern is based upon the students' academic status:
• Undergraduate student rate of pay - $16.93 per hour
• Graduate student rate of pay - $20.59 per hour

Background:

A BCI and FBI fingerprint check, a law enforcement background check, including a polygraph examination, may be required on all selected applicants. 

To request a disability accommodation, please email HRRequestADA@dps.ohio.gov as soon as possible, or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.