Please see below for a job description, duties, and responsibilities for an internship position with the Department of Education, Office of the Inspector General. This internship is geared towards students with a strong interest in federal law enforcement. All CCJS students are able to apply regardless of standing, but in order to be eligible to receive academic credit for the internship, CCJS students must have at least 56 credits completed and have a minimum 2.5 GPA at the beginning of the internship. Please submit a resume and unofficial transcript electronically to David Tana at ccjsadvising@umd.edu by 4:00PM on October 26, 2012 to be considered for the position.
Job Description
As an Investigative Student Trainee (Intern) in the
Department of Education Office of Inspector General, the incumbent will learn about
the tasks related to gathering, acquiring, and developing resource materials
and other information in support of law enforcement activities to achieve the
mission of the organization.
Duties & Responsibilities- Assist assigned staff to compile reports on research conducted and updating administrative records.
- Use software applications such as spreadsheets, database inquiries, word processing and desktop publishing.
- Develop profiles, criminal history and current location of subjects using state and federal records along with commercial databases.
- Prepare written and statistical reports for use in investigations.
- Assist Special Agents with case work, to include assisting with interviews and document reviews.
- Learn about the day to day operations of a federal law enforcement office and federal government employment.
