An internship with INTERPOL Washington offers a unique and exciting experience that provides excellent insight into the world of criminal justice and law enforcement. A INTERPOL Washington 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 and analysts at INTERPOL Washington, interns will:
Interns who serve in the various divisions assist with the processing of routine criminal record-check requests. This entails researching extracted data through 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 a full time, unpaid internship. Part time positions may be considered on an individual basis, as determined by the needs of the organization and case by case consideration of the student. INTERPOL Washington will not provide housing.
INTERPOL Washington is currently seeking to fill several Internship positions. Qualified applicants will be:
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 page) writing sample to:
INTERPOL Washington
U.S. Department of Justice
Washington, DC 20530-0001
Attention: Intern Liaison
Applications submitted via the internet will not be considered.
Submission Deadlines:
Intern applicants must undergo drug testing and a criminal record check. Both must be successfully adjudicated before appointments are offered.
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