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2026 Undergraduate Internship - Police Operations

CompanyDFW International Airport
LocationGrapevine
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 11, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
As a DPS intern, you will prepare and present various types of presentations to management staff and participate in professional development activities. You will also assist department professionals in project work, developing procedures, and performing analyses.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
2703
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
DFW Airport, the 2022 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) winner for Best Airport that serves over 40 million passengers in North America by Airports Council International (ACI), warmly welcomes more than 72.2 million customers along their journey every year, making DFW one of the most frequently visited superhub airports in the world. DFW Airport customers can choose among 191 domestic and 63 international nonstop destinations worldwide. DFW is elevating the customer experience with modernized facilities and updated amenities, including the construction of Terminal F and the renovation of Terminal C. Centered between its owner cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport also serves as a major economic generator for the North Texas region, producing over $37 billion in economic impact each year by connecting people through business and leisure travel, all while focusing on sustainability and the goal to be carbon net zero by 2030. For more information, visit the DFW website, download the DFW App for iOS and Android devices, or follow DFW on social media. Web - DFWAirport.com Mobile App - DFWAirport.com/mobileapp Facebook - Facebook.com/DFWAirport Twitter - Twitter.com/DFWAirport Instagram - Instagram.com/DFWAirport
About the Role
<p><b><span class="emphasis">Job Overview</span></b></p><p></p><p>Have you ever wondered what it is like to be on patrol with one of the finest police departments in the metroplex? DFW Airport is excited to offer a 10-week long summer internship with our Department of Public Safety (DPS) Police Department. As a DPS intern, you will have the opportunity to work with various departments and observing various activities that are crucial to the safety of our passengers, employees, contractors, and our general public. Interested? Apply today! </p><p></p><p><span class="emphasis"><b>What you will be doing:</b></span></p><ul><li><p>Prepare and/or present written, oral, and electronic presentations to management staff.</p></li><li><p>Participate in a variety of professional development activities providing practical experience in the application of academic skills toward the solution of business problems.</p></li><li><p>Participate in project work assisting department professionals developing procedures, performing financial, operational, or business analysis, or developing/evaluating performance measures.</p></li><li><p>May compile business or operational data; assist in forecasting activity levels; assist in developing business solutions to department or organizational problems.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><span class="emphasis"><b>What you need:</b></span></p><ul><li><p>Must be an active student in a bachelor's degree program with an emphasis on criminal justice, emergency management and homeland security, fire science, law enforcement, or public safety administration.</p></li><li><p>18 years of age or older.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><span class="emphasis"><b>What we desire:</b></span></p><ul><li><p>Current, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher from one of the following universities (University of North Texas, University of Texas at Arlington, University of Texas at Dallas, Paul Quinn College, University of Oklahoma, or Sam Houston State University)</p></li></ul><p></p><p><i>We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position at this time.</i></p><p></p><p style="text-align:left"><span class="emphasis"><b><b><b>About Us</b></b></b></span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span><span>We are Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport-one of the most successful airports in the world by any definition. We are recognized for our innovation, leadership, drive for excellence and talented employees.</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left"><span><span>Our success is made possible because of the diverse talents of over 2,100 employees who champion our mission of providing an exceptional airport experience to our customers and connect our community to the world. We are looking for the best talent to join us and help reimagine what an airport can be.</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left"><span><span>Bring your talents to DFW. Live and work with purpose.</span></span></p>
Key Skills
Criminal JusticeEmergency ManagementHomeland SecurityFire ScienceLaw EnforcementPublic Safety AdministrationBusiness AnalysisOperational DataFinancial AnalysisPerformance MeasuresProject WorkProfessional DevelopmentWritten PresentationsOral PresentationsElectronic Presentations
Categories
Government & Public SectorSecurity & SafetyEducationAdministrative