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 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 1, 2026, through approximately August 28, 2026. 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 14, 2025. Interviews will be held virtually starting January 2026.
Application and Documents Checklist (ALL attachments MUST be in PDF format):
· Application through MassCareers
· Resume
· Unofficial transcripts
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, and why?
Provide an example of a goal you’ve set (identifying the situation, task, action, and result), and how you achieved it.
All job applications, including required attachments identified in this posting, must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.
Additional Information
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.
Qualifications
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
