NCDPS Internships

Applications for 2025 summer internships have closed. Please continue to visit our website as other internship opportunities become available. Applications for summer 2026 internships will be available in December 2025/January 2026.

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety offers a variety of internships for 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. There are many opportunities to help transition your scholastic studies into real-world applications. No matter your major or interest, there is an opportunity to put classroom knowledge into practice.

Alcohol Law Enforcement

• Learn how ALE special agents enforce the state’s alcohol beverage control, lottery, gambling and tobacco laws
• Attend an accredited two or four-year college or university

College Career Pathways

• Learn real-world work experiences in the areas of communications, engineering, geographic information system, human resources, information technology, internal audit, social work and more
• Attend a two- or four-year college or university or recent graduate (less than six months)
• GPA minimum of 2.5

Experiential Rotation Internship

• Designed to give students a glimpse of public safety careers and operations
• Areas of focus include: Alcohol Law Enforcement, Emergency Management (Homeland Security), Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and National Guard Eligibility
• Junior, senior or recent graduate (less than six months)
• GPA minimum of 2.5
• Major in criminal justice, emergency management, homeland security, psychology, social work, sociology or another human services field

High School Career Pathways

• Receive valuable hands-on experience in your fields of interest
• Explore various career paths, develop professional skills and enhance your resumes
• Completion of junior year
• GPA minimum of 2.5

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention

• Receive practical work experience within juvenile court services, youth detention centers and youth development centers
• Assist juvenile court counselors in supervising and counseling juveniles and their families
• Participate in the treatment planning process including attending child/family treatment sessions
• GPA minimum of 2.0
• Classified as a sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student – Court Services interns must be a junior

Neurodivergent

• Provides a supportive and inclusive environment for neurodivergent individuals
• Fall, spring and summer with flexible start dates
• Neurodivergent individuals who attend a two- or four-year college or university or recent graduate (less than six months)

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.