EOPSS Summer Contract Intern

Mission Statement:  

The EOPSS Summer Internship Program offers an accessible and equitable pathway for diverse undergraduate, graduate, and specialized skilled students interested in pursuing a rewarding career in public safety, criminal justice, and homeland security. 

Program Overview: 

The Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) offers an exciting paid internship opportunity for students enrolled in higher education. This in-person program within EOPSS agencies provides students from diverse backgrounds with valuable real-world experience in public service. The program is designed to provide students with professional exposure to a variety of public safety-related agencies across the Secretariat, including the Massachusetts State Police, the Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab, the Office of Grants and Research, the Massachusetts Parole Board, the Municipal Police Training Committee, the Sex Offender Registry Board, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services, the Department of Fire Services, State 911, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, the Massachusetts National Guard, and the Massachusetts Department of Correction.  

• Legal
• Emergency Management
• Human Resources
• Communications
• IT (Security, Data Analytics, and Application Management)
• Fiscal and Accounting
• Grant Management
• Victim Services 
• Forensics
• Reentry
• Fire Services
• Research & Data Analytics

 Applicant Requirements:                   

• Must be enrolled in a college, university, or trade school

• Applicant must be 18 years old at the time of start of the internship program

• Minimal in-state travel may be required and will vary by position

• Students enrolled in the internship program must pass a CORI background check and may be subject to fingerprinting 

Program Summary:  

The internship program will run from June 7, 2026, through approximately August 27, 2027. Interns will have the option to work full-time or part-time. Students will be compensated based on the level of their educational program. Applications and documents must be submitted by November 22, 2026. Interviews will be held virtually starting January 2027. 

Application and Documents Checklist (ALL attachments MUST be in PDF format): 

• Application through Masscareers

• Resume

• Unofficial Transcript 

Please provide responses to the questions below with an essay:

• Which agency(s) and/or unit interests you the most within the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS), and why? 

• Describe a project that you completed that relates to the role/agency you are interested in interning.

• Describe an experience that challenged an assumption you held.

All job applications, including required attachments identified in this posting, must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.

For information regarding the EOPPS internship program, please visit the internship website at www.mass.gov/executive-office-of-public-safety-and-security-internship-program.