College Intern - Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center

Ohio Department of Public Safety- Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center

Report In Location- 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223

Work Day and Hours- Work Days and Hours will vary between Monday- Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM depending on student's schedule

This is an ongoing internship located in Columbus, OH. The selected candidate will ideally be able to work throughout the school year and summer, for an average of 20 hours per week or less (with flexibility during the school semesters given class schedule and course load).

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

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

• Free Parking!
• Free onsite Gym!
• Onsite Cafeteria!

What You'll Do as a College Intern:

• Responsible for assisting with the day-to-day office procedures.
• Greet & respond to in-person, telephone & written inquiries in a professional,

courteous, friendly, respectful & timely manner to ensure positive internal/

external customer service.

• Follow-up to ensure all of the customer's questions & concerns have been

thoroughly answered.

• Provide information assistance to court officials, law enforcement agencies & to

the general public.

• Utilize ONIC and other ODPS systems for updating data records.
• Create and edit documents, spreadsheets and presentations utilizing Microsoft

Excel, Word, & PowerPoint.

• Research information to determine solutions and provide information verbally or

in written form.

• Gather and provide statistical data for weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports;

maintain records & files as instructed.

• Attend meetings and training sessions including but not limited to: criminal

intelligence, drug trends, investigations, data

• Planning/prep for the 2027 ONIC Drug Summit, Cryptocurrency Conference and other outreach/training opportunities.
• Perform other related duties as required.

The Major/Field of Study should be in:

• Criminal Justice
• Law Enforcement
• Digital Forensics
• Intelligence
• Behavior or social science (psychology, sociology, criminology)
• Political Science
• Business or Public Administration
• Emergency Management
• Homeland Security
• Public Safety
• Finance

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.

Helpful Tips for Applying:

1. Be detailed when describing your current/previous work duties. The more the better!! Don't just write "see attached resume".

2. Tailor your application for each position you apply for. You should clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting.

3. Respond to all questions asked. If you do not have the education/training/experience that is being asked, select either "No" or "N/A.

Job Skills: Internship