College Intern 2026 Summer Opportunities
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Ohio Department of Administrative Services
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College Intern 2026 Summer Opportunities
Ohio Department of Administrative Services
Applications Closed
Posted about 1 month ago
Internship
, Ohio
In Person
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Responsibilities
This internship offers hands-on work experience with permanent employees across all divisions of the Ohio Department of Public Safety. Interns will gain exposure to a career path serving the citizens of Ohio and their local communities.
Qualifications
The Ohio Department of Public Safety is offering Summer 2026 internships for students in various fields such as Business, Criminal Justice, IT, and more. To be eligible, applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university, be in good standing, maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0, and be actively pursuing a degree.
Job Description
Ohio Department of Public Safety – Ohio Department of Public Safety
Report In Location – Statewide
Work Day and Hours – Work Days and Hours will vary between Monday – Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM depending on student’s schedule
Why Choose the Ohio Department of Public Safety:
• Come join a team of dedicated public servants committed to high performance, innovative thinking, and delivering excellent and efficient services.
• An internship with the Ohio Department of Public Safety opens a career path to serving the citizens of Ohio and their local communities.
• Hands-on work with permanent DPS employees across all divisions
This is a Summer 2026 internship located at one of many offices throughout Ohio.
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
Potential Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety Depending on Location
• Free Parking!
• Free onsite Gym!
• Onsite Cafeteria!
• Onsite Daycare!
• Walking Path!
Looking for Candidates with a Major/Field of Study in the following areas:
• Business (e.g., Accounting/Finance, Human Resources)
• Behavioral or Social Sciences (e.g., Criminology, Psychology, Sociology)
• Communications
• Criminal Justice
• Emergency Management
• Emergency Medical Services
• Homeland Security
• Information Technology
• Intelligence
• Investigations
• Law Enforcement
• Political Science
• Public Administration
• Research
Ohio Department of Public Safety Website
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
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Ohio Department of Administrative Services
Employment with the State of Ohio is more than ‘just a job’ – it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state. We are a team of dedicated public servants committed to high performance, innovative thinking, and delivering excellent and efficient services. Our goal is to recruit and retain the best talent for our positions, because when we have the best talent, we get the best results for our community. We are #TeamOhio.
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