Department of Homeland Security

College Intern Program (Law Enforcement)

Glynco, Georgia, Cheltenham, Maryland, North Charleston, South Carolina Full time

College Intern Program (Law Enforcement)

Department: Department of Homeland Security

Location(s): Glynco, Georgia, Cheltenham, Maryland, North Charleston, South Carolina

Salary Range: $0 - $0 Without Compensation

Job Summary: "The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), through strategic partnerships, prepares the federal law enforcement community to safeguard America's people, property, and institutions." We are a unique inter-agency organization preparing the next generation of law enforcement officers to meet our Nation's most pressing security challenges." Click here to learn more. Read the entire announcement BEFORE you apply. Must be 18 or older to apply.

Major Duties:

  • The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) provides career-long training to law enforcement professionals to help them fulfill their responsibilities safely and proficiently. For over 50 years, FLETC has grown into the Nation's largest provider of law enforcement training. Under a collaborative training model, FLETC's federal participating organizations deliver training unique to their missions, while FLETC provides training in areas common to all law enforcement officers, such as firearms, driving, tactics, investigations, active shooter and legal training. To ensure the training it offers is up-to-date and relevant to emerging needs, FLETC's curriculum development and review process engages experts from across all levels of law enforcement, and FLETC partners extensively with other agencies and stakeholders in training research and the exchange of best practices to ensure it offers the most effective training subject matter, technologies, and methodologies. The primary purpose of this position is for a Law Enforcement Internship: Designed for students who are interested in a career in law enforcement, you will be assigned a mentor from one of the FLETC training divisions. Half of your time will be spent auditing basic or advanced training programs. The remaining half of your time will be spent working on meaningful training-related research and writing projects under the guidance of your mentor. Participation in this internship may also include observation of and participation in parts of live law enforcement training. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.

Qualifications: A resume must be no more than two pages. If an applicant's resume exceeds two pages, the USAJOBS database will not allow the application to be submitted. For additional assistance, please visit: USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements The qualification requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of this announcement. This internship is only for Law Enforcement careers such as Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Homeland Security, Public Criminology, etc. If you are interested in Non-Law Enforcement internship opportunities, you need to apply to FLETC-CIP-26-12847374 Specific Requirements: Undergraduate Students Earned at least 60 semester hours by the time of application. (Must supply all transcripts) (Future credits, courses or hours will not be counted towards the semester/hours required. No rounding. Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale. Specific Requirements: Graduate Students Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale. (Must supply undergraduate transcripts as well with your graduate transcripts) General Requirements: U.S. Citizenship. Remain enrolled with your academic institution during the course of the internship period. This program will run from June 1, 2026, to July 24, 2026, and you must be able to participate for the entire duration of the program. All requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Selectees and non-selectees will be notified at the beginning of April 2026.

How to Apply: Only resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Applicants with resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. To begin your online application, click "Apply Online" to create a USAJOBS account and follow the prompts or log in to your existing account. Your application packet must include a completed assessment questionnaire, a resume, and any applicable and/or required supporting documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section for additional information. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English. We strongly encourage you to apply online. If you cannot apply online, you may contact the individual listed in the "Agency Contact Information" section of this job opportunity announcement between the hours of 7:30AM and 4:30PM ET (excluding Federal holidays) prior to the closing date of this announcement to receive assistance. When e-mailing, please include the vacancy announcement number in the subject line. Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. The address below is for inquiries only. You must submit your resume, your online questionnaire, and any supporting documents by 11:59 PM eastern standard time on the day the announcement closes. It is your responsibility to verify that any information entered or uploaded is received and is accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Determining your eligibility and qualifications is dependent on the supporting documentation and information provided, which may impact your referral for further consideration. If a document is not legible, you will not be able to view it in your application. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. Applicants must submit all required documentation to properly qualify for this position.

Application Deadline: 2026-01-15