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College Intern 2026 Summer Opportunities

CompanyOhio Department of Administrative Services
LocationUnited States
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 17, 2026
Internship Information
Core 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.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
28184
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
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.
About the Role

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 

 

Key Skills
Public SafetyPublic ServiceBusinessAccountingFinanceHuman ResourcesBehavioral SciencesSocial SciencesCriminologyPsychologySociologyCommunicationsCriminal JusticeEmergency ManagementEmergency Medical ServicesHomeland Security
Categories
Government & Public SectorSocial ServicesSecurity & SafetyAdministrative
Benefits
Free ParkingFree onsite GymOnsite CafeteriaOnsite DaycareWalking Path