College Intern - Ohio State Highway Patrol Testing & Assessment

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an ongoing internship located in Columbus, OH, with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, an internationally accredited agency focused on protecting life and property, promoting traffic safety, and providing professional public safety services. The internship is designed for college students pursuing degrees in Criminal Justice, Human Resources, or Psychology. The selected candidate will ideally be able to work throughout the school year and summer, averaging 20 hours per week or less, with flexibility during semesters to accommodate class schedules. The role involves assisting staff with assessment center activities, coordinating and scheduling courses, managing training campus and website content, updating interviews, maintaining databases, and proctoring examinations. A background check, including BCI and FBI fingerprint checks, may be required. The State of Ohio is committed to disability inclusion and provides reasonable accommodations.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university.
• In good standing with the college/university.
• Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
• Enrolled in at least one course.
• Pursuing a degree or finishing a degree.
• Major/Field of Study should be in: Criminal Justice, Human Resources, or Psychology.

Nice To Haves

• Be detailed when describing your current/previous work duties.
• Tailor your application for each position you apply for.
• Respond to all questions asked.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff during assessment center (i.e. escort candidates to scenarios, handle questions).
• Assist with coordinating and scheduling courses for remainder of 2026.
• Add courses and monitor the training campus and Division Website.
• Assist with creating or updating interviews, review and verify all completed packets.
• Maintain database on status of all positions.
• Assist in scheduling and proctoring examinations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free Parking!
• Free onsite Gym!
• Onsite Cafeteria!
• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed