Team Kentucky Internship Program - Justice & Public Safety - Kentucky State Police

State of Kentucky•Frankfort, KY

36d•$16 - $19

About The Position

About Team Kentucky Internship Program The Team Kentucky Internship Program brings talented and motivated college students into the world of public service. The program provides meaningful and relevant work experience, professional development activities, and offers interns networking opportunities with other interns across the Commonwealth, all while working alongside program and field professionals, state government leaders. The Team Kentucky Internship Program is a prestigious and competitive program; therefore, interested applicants must complete an online application and be vetted through an interview process. Those selected for the program will perform valuable work in our state agencies. To be considered for a position in the Team Kentucky Internship Program, applicant must: Be enrolled at an accredited Kentucky post-secondary school or other educational institution approved by the Kentucky Personnel Cabinet. Be in good standing with the school with at least a 2.5 grade point average at hire. Graduating high school seniors enrolled in college courses with a 2.5 GPA may also qualify and apply to participate in the program. Candidates must be 18 years of age by May 15, 2026. Interested applicants must upload their unofficial transcript when applying to TKIP positions. Program Requirements - Attend TKIP Orientation Attend at least 1 Professional Development Day Attend at least 1 Agency Tour Complete 300 working hours throughout the program Submit the final project Attend TKIP Reception About the Kentucky State Police (KSP) - Kentucky State Police is the premier, full-service law enforcement agency in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. With the highest level of professionalism and integrity, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) works to prevent, reduce, and deter crime and the fear of crime. KSP enhances highway safety through education and enforcement, protects and safeguards individual rights, and provides leadership, training, technical, and operational support to the criminal justice community. A day in the life - As the intern for the KSP Communications Branch, you will work closely with experienced technicians to learn and execute the process and procedures for installing electronic communication equipment in patrol vehicles. In addition, you will support the broader vehicle installation program, ensuring that all communication systems are installed accurately, reliably, and on time, while helping maintain program-wide standards, documentation, and workflows.

Requirements

NONE

Nice To Haves

Computer literacy
Problem Solving Abilities
Verbal Communication
Teamwork

Responsibilities

Assist experienced technicians in the installation of electronic communication equipment in new KSP vehicles, including radios, radars, mobile data routers, antennas, and emergency lighting systems.
Under supervision, learn and carry out testing procedures for installed electronic equipment by verifying performance, documenting results, and flagging any issues.
Participate in the removal of equipment from surplus vehicles, assess each unit for condition and potential reuse, and coordinate reuse or dispose accordingly.
Support the technicians by organizing, labeling, and tracking equipment and parts.
Maintain accurate inventory records and assist in stock management.
Work collaboratively with the installation team to ensure all equipment installations and removals meet program standards, as well as follow established procedures and safety protocols.
Assist in maintaining and updating documentation, work-orders, and service logs to support the vehicle equipment program's reporting and audit requirements.

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