Internship / SSB / IOD / Cyber Section West / NCMEC / Lansing

State of Michigan • Lansing, MI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Computer Crimes Unit (CCU) in Lansing, in conjunction with the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC), is seeking students enrolled in a post-secondary educational program that are interested in an unpaid internship with the Michigan State Police (MSP) for the Spring 2027 semester. This internship would be approximately 10-20 hours per week, with start and end dates to be determined by the requirements of the selected individual's educational institution. MSP CCU has oversight over the statewide Michigan Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. The ICAC Task Force includes over 50 federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies who work together to investigate offenders who use the Internet, online communication systems, or computer technology to sexually exploit children. Students applying for this internship should have a basic understanding of computers and law enforcement operations, and interests in the cybercrime and criminal intelligence analysis fields. This internship takes place within an office where investigations involving child sexually abusive material (CSAM) occur. Although the position does not require reviewing such material, incidental exposure may occur.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• Continuously enrolled in a digital forensics or criminal justice program at a post-secondary educational institution (with a minimum of six credit hours per term or semester, where they will receive credit for this internship)
• Have a valid operator’s license
• Pass a fingerprint-based “Criminal Justice Information Systems” background check
• Basic understanding of computers and law enforcement operations
• Interests in the cybercrime and criminal intelligence analysis fields

Responsibilities

• Participate in investigations related to online child exploitation.
• Learn about the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) cybertip investigation process from the reporting to assignment stage, at the State and Local level.
• Identify and assign priority levels to Michigan NCMEC cybertips.
• Develop and disseminate intelligence on suspects and victims of online child exploitation.
• Gain basic understanding on Cyber Investigations, Digital Evidence, Computer Networks, and Open-Source Intelligence techniques.
• Attend ICAC presentations to law enforcement, schools, and the public regarding online safety.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree