Academic Credit Internship

• Police Forensic Science Services Salary $0.

00 Hourly Location Towson, MD Job Type

TEMPORARY

Job Number

IN145.002 01-26

Department POLICE Opening Date 09/15/2026 Closing Date Continuous Description Benefits Questions The Baltimore County Police Department is looking for student interns for the Forensic Services Section. To be eligible to apply for the Forensic Science Internship, you must either be currently majoring or minoring in a Forensic Science Program, OR need this internship as a requirement for academic credit. This internship program will provide students with a real-world learning opportunity, which should prepare them to be workforce-ready upon graduation. The primary purpose of this internship is to provide students with opportunities to apply the topics and concepts they have learned while pursuing their degrees. This will also allow them to develop additional skills they can use in future roles. Finally, this internship will expose them to career opportunities within the Baltimore County Police Department. Internship Assignment The selected intern will be assigned to any section of the Police Department's Forensic Science Services. You must need this internship as a requirement for academic credit. Examples of Duties The selected interns will: Prepare CDs for the State's Attorney's Office Log information in and out of databases Research current analytical methods Contribute to ongoing projects Inventory reference collections Build skills related to the forensic science work environment

Qualifications Eligibility Requirements:

Be either an undergraduate student in their junior or senior year, or a graduate student College students must have at least a 2.8 cumulative grade point average (GPA) at the undergraduate level, or at least a 3.0 GPA at the graduate level A college transcript (unofficial is sufficient) is required as evidence of GPA Transcripts MUST have your name, grades for the most recent semester, and GPA listed to be acceptable. Unofficial copies are acceptable A copy of your driver's license and Social Security card is required to submit with your application Failure to submit these items will result in your application not being processed Please be sure to attach a copy of your driver's license, Social Security card, transcripts, and resume to your application for processing. Unofficial copies are acceptable. Conditions of Employment To be eligible to apply for the Forensic Science Internship, you must either be currently majoring or minoring in a Forensic Science Program, OR need this internship as a requirement for academic credit. Simply taking a forensic class while pursuing a different major does not make you eligible.

Conditions of Eligibility:

Transcripts MUST have your name, grades for the most recent semester, and GPA listed to be acceptable. Unofficial copies are acceptable A copy of your driver's license and Social Security card is required to submit with your application Failure to submit these items will result in your application not being processed Employment Background Investigation and Drug Screen Applicants selected for an internship with Baltimore County must successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen. Please be sure to attach a copy of your driver's license, Social Security card, transcripts, and resume to your application for processing. Unofficial copies are acceptable. Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise. Equal Opportunity Employer Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants. Smoke free workplace All Baltimore County offices are smoke free. Drug free workplace Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination. Employee Assistance Program Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life. Health Insurance In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week. Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire.

Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance. Flexible Spending Accounts Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs. Life Insurance In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week. Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000. Retirement Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions. Paid Leave Sick Leave

• Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement. Vacation Leave
• Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally. Holidays
• Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year.

Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday. Bereavement Leave Jury Leave Military Leave Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services. Direct Deposit Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required. Deferred Compensation Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice. Disclaimer This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions. 01 The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to further evaluate your education to determine your eligibility for the Forensic Internship Program. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. I have read and acknowledge the above instructions. 02 To be eligible to apply for the Forensic Science Internship, you must either be currently majoring or minoring in a Forensic Science Program, AND you must need this internship for academic credit. Simply taking a forensic class while pursuing a different major does not make you eligible. I have read and acknowledge the above instructions. 03 Please select the option that best describes your current academic standing. You must attach your current transcript to your application to confirm your selection. Unofficial copies are acceptable. I am currently a Freshman pursuing a Bachelor's Degree I am currently a Sophomore pursuing a Bachelor's Degree I am currently a Junior pursuing a Bachelor's Degree I am currently a Senior pursuing a Bachelor's Degree I am currently pursuing a Master's Degree None of the options listed above describes my current academic standing 04 Please select the option that best describes your current GPA. You must attach your current transcript to your application to confirm your selection. Unofficial copies are acceptable. My current GPA is between 3.5 and 4.0 My current GPA is between 3.0 and 3.5 My current GPA is between 2.5 and 3.0 My current GPA is between 2.0 and 2.5 None of the options listed above describes my current GPA 05 Tell us about your previous and current education background. 06 Are you currently enrolled in a Forensic Science Program? Yes No 07 If you answered "Yes" to the question above, what is your expected completion date? If you are not currently enrolled in a program, respond by entering "N/A." 08 Is a Forensic Science Internship required to complete your degree? Yes No 09 If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, how many hours are required, and when must they be completed? 10 Have you completed an internship in Forensic Science before? Yes No 11 If you answered "Yes" to the above question, where and for how long? 12 Why are you interested in an internship with the Baltimore County Forensic Services Section, and what are you looking to gain from the experience? 13 Are you willing to submit a DNA reference sample as a requirement for participating in the internship? Yes No 14 Do you have reliable transportation to and from the Internship site location? Yes No 15 Have you ever been fired or asked to resign from a job? If yes, please give the employer, date, and reason. If you have not, please respond with "No". 16

Conditions of Eligibility:

A college transcript is required as evidence of GPA. Unofficial copies are acceptable Transcripts MUST have your name, grades for the most recent semester, and GPA listed to be acceptable. Unofficial copies are acceptable A copy of your driver's license and social security card is required to submit with your application Must successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen I have read and acknowledge the above statements. I am willing and able to accept these conditions of the internship program. Yes. I am willing and able to accept these conditions of the internship program. No. I am not willing and able to accept these conditions of the internship program and understand that my application will not be considered. 17 I understand I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy of my contact information, including my street address, e-mail address, and contact telephone numbers. My failure to maintain accurate contact information may result in me not receiving information regarding this job announcement and/or may result in me not being further considered for this employment opportunity. To update this information, visit www.governmentjobs.com, sign in, and update your personal profile. I have read and acknowledge the above instructions. Required Question Employer Baltimore County Address 308 Allegheny Avenue Towson, Maryland, 21204 Phone 410-887-3135 Website http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov The Baltimore County Police Department is looking for student interns for the Forensic Services Section. To be eligible to apply for the Forensic Science Internship, you must either be currently majoring or minoring in a Forensic Science Program, OR need this internship as a requirement for academic credit. This internship program will provide students with a real-world learning opportunity, which should prepare them to be workforce-ready upon graduation. The primary purpose of this internship is to provide students with opportunities to apply the topics and concepts they have learned while pursuing their degrees. This will also allow them to develop additional skills they can use in future roles. Finally, this internship will expose them to career opportunities within the Baltimore County Police Department. Internship Assignment The selected intern will be assigned to any section of the Police Department's Forensic Science Services. You must need this internship as a requirement for academic credit. Examples of Duties The selected interns will: Prepare CDs for the State's Attorney's Office Log information in and out of databases Research current analytical methods Contribute to ongoing projects Inventory reference collections Build skills related to the forensic science work environment

Qualifications Eligibility Requirements:

Be either an undergraduate student in their junior or senior year, or a graduate student College students must have at least a 2.8 cumulative grade point average (GPA) at the undergraduate level, or at least a 3.0 GPA at the graduate level A college transcript (unofficial is sufficient) is required as evidence of GPA Transcripts MUST have your name, grades for the most recent semester, and GPA listed to be acceptable. Unofficial copies are acceptable A copy of your driver's license and Social Security card is required to submit with your application Failure to submit these items will result in your application not being processed Please be sure to attach a copy of your driver's license, Social Security card, transcripts, and resume to your application for processing. Unofficial copies are acceptable. Conditions of Employment To be eligible to apply for the Forensic Science Internship, you must either be currently majoring or minoring in a Forensic Science Program, OR need this internship as a requirement for academic credit. Simply taking a forensic class while pursuing a different major does not make you eligible.

Conditions of Eligibility:

Transcripts MUST have your name, grades for the most recent semester, and GPA listed to be acceptable. Unofficial copies are acceptable A copy of your driver's license and Social Security card is required to submit with your application Failure to submit these items will result in your application not being processed Employment Background Investigation and Drug Screen Applicants selected for an internship with Baltimore County must successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen. Please be sure to attach a copy of your driver's license, Social Security card, transcripts, and resume to your application for processing. Unofficial copies are acceptable. Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise. Equal Opportunity Employer Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants. Smoke free workplace All Baltimore County offices are smoke free. Drug free workplace Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination. Employee Assistance Program Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life. Health Insurance In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week. Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire.

Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance. Flexible Spending Accounts Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs. Life Insurance In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week. Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000. Retirement Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions. Paid Leave Sick Leave

• Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement. Vacation Leave
• Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally. Holidays
• Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year.

Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday. Bereavement Leave Jury Leave Military Leave Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services. Direct Deposit Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required. Deferred Compensation Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice. Disclaimer This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.