INTERNSHIPS
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Martin Jayne, Chair
Interns'
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Local Internships
Summer
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“I felt as if I had been ‘thrown into the fire’,” but after being
acquainted with the environment and other police officers, “I was ready
to do almost anything by myself.” ... “I plan on using this internship
experience as a stepping-stone into future law enforcement employment.”
- Erin Poettker, Six Flags
“I have seen dead bodies, smelled them, and cut up their organs.
I’ve taken pictures of them in their positions at death; I’ve slept near
them, and I’ve transported them to the morgue for their last doctor’s
appointment." Samantha spent her summer working with the Deputy
Coroners: working autopsies, examining organs, attending inquests,
surveying crimes and taking photographs. - Samantha Jordan, Will
County Coroner's Office, Il
"In terms of my intern experiences this summer aiding in life decisions
that I'll be making as I prepare to leave college, nothing else I've
ever done compares." - Patrick Pisani, St. Charles County Public
Defenders Office
"The best part about the job was when I would interact with the inmates. They would open up and actually talk to me as if I could relate to them...I eventually would like to get into management, but I would like to start as a correctional officer, because I feel that that’s the best way to establish a rapport with the inmates."- Jason Rung, Iowa State Penitentiary
" I saw young children, first time offenders, career criminals, drug pushers, murderers, and sex offenders. Sometimes all a person has to turn to is his or her probation officer. I would have never expected to feel the compassion and empathy I felt for many of the clients... It has been one of the best experiences of my life and has really shown me who I am and how I can make a difference in the world." - Courtney See, Kirksville Probation & Parole
Some more places where students have interned.....
Six Flags at St. Louis, MO
Target Stores, Assets Protection Team
Jefferson City Police Department, MO
Missouri State Legislature
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, & Firearms
Iowa State Penitentiary, Ft. Madison
Missouri State Highway Patrol
St. Joseph Police Department, MO
U.S. Secret Service
Office of Prosecuting Attorney
Bridgeton, MO
Jefferson City, MO
St. Louis, MO
St. Louis, MO
St. Louis, MO
Warrensburg, MO
The experience you gain from internships gives you an important edge in the competition for future professional employment and admission to graduate and professional schools. They are increasingly popular with employers, too. Firms that hire new college graduates now rank internships their most effective source of new recruits. Last year, fully 25 percent of new full-time workers in the United States were recruited from internship programs. Most professional internships start the application process in January for a summer internship. Internships are readily easy to set up. For the summer the best method is to explore opportunities near your hometown with local police departments and county attorney offices. For a more professional experience seek out national government agencies, some are located in St. Louis and Kansas City. A good listing of internships is sited below.
Investigations
Consumer
Protection Division, Missouri Attorney General Jay Nixon, Jefferson City, Mo
This internship opportunity is ideal for students
interested in pursuing a future career in law enforcement or those wanting to go
to law school.
Department of Homeland Security,
St. Louis, Mo Offers several opportunities from the FBI, US
Customs & Border Protection, and Federal Law Enforcement Training Center....
FBI Honors Internship Program,
Washington, D.C. This
is an excellent hands-on experience and a rewarding, paid opportunity.
You'll be working side-by-side with Special Agents and Professional Staff
personnel on important cases and management issues according to your background
and interest that may include forensics, computers, law, etc. By the end
of your internship, you will have a thorough understanding of the inner workings
of the FBI.
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The Washington Center
A structured, well-supported program in your area of interest that
includes small group meetings with members of Congress, site visits, embassy
visits, workshops and other activities. Financial assistance and
scholarships available. Speak to
Mr. Jayne, Chair of the
Department.
Office of Inspector General, Kansas City, St. Louis, Omaha,
DesMoines
This is a highly rewarding, volunteer program to learn more about
investigative activities related to fraud, waste, and abuse.
FLETC
The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) serves as the Federal
government’s leader for and provider of world-class law enforcement training to
prevent crime and terrorism throughout the world. Students majoring or obtaining
advanced degrees in Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice Administration, Forensic
Sciences, Psychology, or Computer Forensics, as well as students pursuing Juris
Doctorate degrees are the norm... of critical importance is the applicant’s
desire to pursue a career in Federal law enforcement. Interns receive $49
per session day of taxable income to help defray the cost of meals, incidental
expenses, and travel costs. Alpha Phi Sigma members honored.
United States Department of Justice
Several opportunities available.
Law Enforcement
Some of the best law enforcement internships are through your local
police departments. Police departments provide several, exciting, and
educational experiences in ride-alongs with officers along with helping in
investigations and attending court observations among several other duties.
You would need to call the police department to see if they will host an intern.
Police departments near larger cities, such as St. Louis or Kansas City, may
provide better opportunities.
Six
Flags Security Deparment,
St. Louis, Mo
Security interns learn to monitor traffic, verify information, and respond
to emergency situations and Loss Prevention Officer interns conduct
investigations regarding employee/guest dishonesty.
Worlds of Fun - Park Rangers/Security Assistants,
Kansas City, Mo
A full-time paid internship that works closely with the
Kansas City Police Department and includes training in control defense
tactics, handcuffing techniques, etc. This is a great internship to learn
more about law enforcement.
Kirksville Police Department
Missouri Department of
Conservation-Protection Division, Kirksville
Conservation Agent interns will work with Agents in the field on enforcement
activities, conducting investigations of suspected reported violations, checking
commercial permits, routine patrol, and various other activities.
This is a paid internship offered in the summer and fall at different regions
throughout Missouri.
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Possibilities within law enforcement and forensics.
Missouri Department of
Natural Resources
Interested in internships with the State Park Rangers.
Forensics
County medical examiners offices, Kansas City Police Department
Lab and St. Louis Metropolitan Police Laboratory may have opportunities to be
sought after.
Prosecution/Courts/Law/Judiciary
County Attorney offices and private law firms are great
opportunities. Seek out local possibilities near your hometown.
Attorney General's Office, State of Iowa
Georgetown
University Law Center, D.C.
For highly motivated individuals thinking
about a career in law or criminal justice.
The intern will get hands on experience in
trial work by representing the role of a defense attorney
and learn investigative field work throughout the city. Ask
Mr. Jayne, Chair of the Department,
regarding a scholarship to help aid in financial costs.
Juvenile
Normile Family Center, Kirksville
660-665-4224
Intern as a Youth Care Specialist in the Residential Treatment Units or
Security Detentions supervising children of abuse and neglect or juveniles
between the ages of 12-18 in daily activities including physical,
educational, etc.
Preferred Family Health Care,
Kirksville
Intern as a Residential Technician in the Adolescent and Adult Programs
assisting individuals with daily living, educational activities and client
monitoring.
Probation & Parole
District #18B, Kirksville
#660-785-2430
Missouri Department of Corrections
Corrections
Missouri Department of Corrections
Victims Counselors
St. Charles
Prosecuting Attorney's Office
A volunteer opportunity to learn more about advocacy, case
management, work with prosecutors and victims.