Internship / SSB / IOD / Cyber Section West / NCMEC / Lansing

About the Department

Spring 2027 Semester

The Computer Crimes Unit (CCU) in Lansing, in conjunction with the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC), is seeking students enrolled in a post-secondary educational program that are interested in an unpaid internship with the Michigan State Police (MSP) for the Spring 2027 semester. This internship would be approximately 10-20 hours per week, with start and end dates to be determined by the requirements of the selected individual's educational institution.

MSP CCU has oversight over the statewide Michigan Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. The ICAC Task Force includes over 50 federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies who work together to investigate offenders who use the Internet, online communication systems, or computer technology to sexually exploit children.

Students applying for this internship should have a basic understanding of computers and law enforcement operations, and interests in the cybercrime and criminal intelligence analysis fields. 

Position Duties

The selected individual must be at least 18 years of age, be continuously enrolled in a digital forensics  or criminal justice program at a post-secondary educational institution (with a minimum of six credit hours per term or semester, where they will receive credit for this internship), have a valid operator’s license, and pass a fingerprint-based “Criminal Justice Information Systems” background check.  

Other Qualifications

During this internship with the ICAC Task Force, the selected student will have an opportunity to: 

•    Participate in investigations related to online child exploitation. 

•    Learn about the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) cybertip investigation process from the reporting to assignment stage, at the State and Local level. 

•    Identify and assign priority levels to Michigan NCMEC cybertips. 

•    Develop and disseminate intelligence on suspects and victims of online child exploitation. 

•    Gain basic understanding on Cyber Investigations, Digital Evidence, Computer Networks, and Open-Source Intelligence techniques. 

•    Attend ICAC presentations to law enforcement, schools, and the public regarding online safety.

**This internship takes place within an office where investigations involving child sexually abusive material (CSAM) occur. Although the position does not require reviewing such material, incidental exposure may occur.** 

 For questions regarding the NCMEC Non-Paid Internship, please contact D/Lt. Lauren Cetnor, [email protected]. 

Application Process:

Application submission must include a cover letter, resume, official or unofficial college transcripts, and their educational institution's internship requirements. **If offered an internship opportunity an official copy will be requested.** 

Your application must also include a completed Application for Internship (PD-039), Agreement for Provision of Unpaid Student Services (PD-037), and Background Check Request (CJIS-008). All three forms must be attached to your NeoGov application when applying. 

Official Transcripts:  

As part of the application process, please upload an unofficial or official copy as an attachment. If offered an internship opportunity with the State of Michigan an official copy will be requested.

The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

Benefits

State of Michigan unpaid Intern positions do not include a comprehensive benefits plan.

Supplemental Questions

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Agency Information

EmployerState of MichiganDepartment State Police Address [email protected]
7150 Harris Drive
Dimondale, Michigan, 48821 [email protected]
Website https://www.michigan.gov/mspjobs/civilian-careers