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Internships

An Internship with the USNCB offers a unique and exciting experience that provides excellent insight into the world of criminal justice and law enforcement. A USNCB intern not only learns about INTERPOL and the world of international law enforcement, but also learns about the many different agencies and jurisdictions involved in law enforcement in the United States. By working with agents at USNCB, interns will:

  • Gain knowledge of the criminal justice system and its domestic and international scope, impact, and mechanisms.
  • Gain exposure to a wide variety of federal, state, and local law enforcement entities and their inter-relationships.
  • Learn about the various types of law enforcement careers available and how to pursue them.
  • Understand the national and international impact of crime.
  • Learn about extradition and mutual assistance treaties, agreements, statutes, etc. that facilitate and/or affect international law enforcement cooperation.
  • Become aware about issues affecting international criminal investigations and humanitarian assistance.
  • Gain the ability to analyze and summarize complex criminal activities.
  • Acquire educationally-related work experience: Upon request, and to the extent possible, the USNCB will coordinate with educational institutions to ensure duties performed during internships merit college accreditation.

An intern would be assigned to one of the USNCB’s six divisions:

  • Alien and Fugitive Investigative Division
  • Drug Investigative Division
  • Economic Crimes Investigative Division
  • INTERPOL Operations and Command Center
  • Terrorism and Violent Crimes Division
  • State and Local Police Liaison Division

Interns who serve in the six divisions assist with the processing of routine criminal record-check requests. This entails researching extracted data though applicable computer systems, logging and indexing data into a computerized information system, collating pertinent case material into working files, and preparing outgoing correspondence. Occasionally, internships are available in the Office of the Director and the Executive Office, and the translation unit of the INTERPOL Operations and Command Center. For the former, proficient writing skills are required. For the latter, proficiency in the translation of Spanish or French is required.

This is an unpaid, voluntary Internship. The USNCB will not provide housing.

The USNCB is currently seeking to fill several Internship positions. Qualified applicants will be:

  • Seeking a degree or career in Criminal Justice, Political Science, or a language-related degree (Spanish or French preferred).

  • Internships in the Office of the Director and Executive Office are suitable for those who are seeking degrees in Public Administration, Finance, Business Management, Computer Science, Information Systems or Information Management, and other related fields.
  • Knowledgeable about a variety of computers and office machines.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Microsoft SharePoint.
  • Have strong writing skills.

To apply for an internship, please submit a cover letter indicating the desired time period for your internship, your resume, and a short (one or two pages) writing sample to the following address:

U.S. Department of Justice
INTERPOL- USNCB
Attn: Intern Coordinator
Washington, DC 20530

Applications submitted via the internet will not be considered.

Submission Deadlines:

  • Fall Semester - Resumes must be received by the third Friday in June
  • Spring Semester - Resumes must be received by the third Friday in October
  • Summer Semester - Resumes must be received by the third Friday in March

Intern applicants must undergo drug testing and a police record check. Both must be successfully adjudicated before appointments are offered.

If you have questions regarding an internship with the USNCB please contact:
Deborah Robinson, Intern Coordinator
Phone: (202) 616-9000

We look forward to working with you.