Office of Policy, Planning and Programs Intern (Summer 2026)

State of North Carolina

6d • $18 • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you a college student or recent college graduate interested in learning about programs, policy development and planning related to public safety? If so, continue reading because this internship could be the perfect fit for you. The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) has an internship opportunity in Office of Policy, Planning, and Programs (OPPP) for the Summer of 2026. OPPP supports DPS in achieving its mission and goals by providing in-depth policy management, strategic planning, program management, and program/analysis support to include data analysis and research, as well as recommending revised or new policies, regulations, business processes, and implementation strategies to improve the Department’s capacity to achieve better outcomes. OPPP provides these services for the Department as a whole, as well as for individual divisions and sections within the Department. The intern will be asked to complete assignments which will help to advance task force initiatives/advisory council initiatives forward. The intern will provide administrative, logistical, and analytical support to DPS task forces on a variety of public safety topics. The current task force assigned to DPS include gang intervention and prevention and student safety and well-being. The intern will also participate in special projects, including research assignments to support DPS task force and advisory councils. Applicants should possess Microsoft skills including Word, Excel, Power Point, Webex, and Teams. This internship requires the ability to research criminal justice programs and initiatives across the nation and provide a report of results. This internship is expected to start on May 18, 2026, and continue through July 24, 2026. The work schedule is part-time (up to 30 hours per week), Monday -Friday. The rate of pay is $18.00 per hour. We value our employees and are committed to providing flexibility in work schedules. This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of the State Telework Program. A college transcript is required to determine eligibility. Please attach your unofficial college transcript(s). The selected intern will be required to provide a letter of recommendation from a professional reference or academic advisor/professor before being hired. Interns will be hired through Temporary Solutions which operates as the State’s temporary employment agency. As a temporary position there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Visit www.nctemporarysolutions.com for employment information.

Requirements

• Applicants should possess Microsoft skills including Word, Excel, Power Point, Webex, and Teams.
• Must be currently enrolled in college or a recent college graduate.
• NOTE: "Recent" graduates are those who have graduated within the last 6 months.
• Must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree (or a recent graduate) in Criminal Justice, Policy, Public Administration or related field.
• A college transcript is required to determine eligibility.
• Please attach your unofficial college transcript(s).
• The transcript must include your name, courses/major, and the name of the college/university.
• Interns must submit to a background check and fingerprinting or consent to agency onboarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Complete assignments which will help to advance task force initiatives/advisory council initiatives forward.
• Provide administrative, logistical, and analytical support to DPS task forces on a variety of public safety topics.
• Participate in special projects, including research assignments to support DPS task force and advisory councils.
• Research criminal justice programs and initiatives across the nation and provide a report of results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees