U.S. Department of Justice
Community Oriented Policing Services
Intergovernmental and Public Liaison Division
Be Part of the Solution
The COPS Office is a dynamic, high profile office, dedicated to advancing community policing, and facilitating the creation of problem-solving partnerships in America's communities. The COPS Office is responsible for funding additional 100,000 community police officers and advancing community policing throughout America. It awards grants directly to law enforcement agencies to hire police officers and sponsor innovative projects to combat problems such as school violence, drugs, gangs, and domestic violence. The COPS Office is a team-oriented and fast-paced environment, inspired by principles of employee empowerment and the diffusion of decision-making authority.
The Department of Justice is looking for interns to work for the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS). The positions would support the congressional liaison, intergovernmental liaison, public outreach, policy development and public communications functions of the COPS Office.
This internship experience is designed to provide training and professional level experience in congressional relations and public communication. Interns should be capable of handling high-profile projects and routine assignments in a fast-paced organization that values ability over seniority. Ideal internship candidates will be flexible, friendly, talented, proactive individuals who enjoy new challenges.
Interns will work with the External Affairs Office, and projects may involve instruction and interaction with members of the Congressional Division, Communications Division, or Intergovernmental and Public Liaison Division. Interns will actively participate in staff meetings and appropriate professional development activities. All internships will take place at the COPS Office, located at 1100 Vermont Avenue, NW, in downtown Washington DC.
Intern Responsibilities: Establish and maintain regular working hours; maintain professional appearance and manner; submit a list of objectives for the internship to supervisor; take the initiative to bring up questions and concerns; adhere to professional ethics as well as any policies and procedures established by the institution of higher education in which they are enrolled.
Qualifications: Candidates must be currently enrolled as either a full-time or part-time student in an accredited institution of higher education; internships must be for credit towards a recognized degree program; candidates must posses strong written and verbal communications skills; candidates must posses basic computer literacy; candidates must be a U.S. citizen; candidates must be able to commit to work a minimum of 10-15 hours per week for at least 12 weeks.
Prior to appointment, potential interns who are not currently employed by the Offices, Boards, and Divisions of the U.S. Department of Justice, will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use. Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of preliminary security clearance. Additionally, the potential intern, the sponsoring academic institution and the COPS Office must complete a Volunteer Student Agreement.
Position Available: This position is open year round and multiple positions may be available.
Contact: Dana Rollocks, 1100 Vermont Ave, NW, 11th floor,
Washington, DC 20530, or email dana.rollocks@usdoj.gov. Inquiries can also be faxed to (202) 616-5899. All internship applications or inquiries should be submitted in writing.
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