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EOPSS Summer Contract Intern State of Massachusetts EOPSS Summer Contract Intern Boston, MA Apply Mission Statement:

• TheEOPSS Summer Internship Programoffers 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 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 / ):

• Applicationthrough 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. An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Job:

• Administrative Services

Organization:

Exec Office Of Public Safety & Security Title:

EOPSS Summer Contract Intern Location:

Massachusetts-Boston-1

Ashburton Place Requisition ID:

2600063N Active Filters EOPSS Summer Contract Intern Boston, MA Clear All Apply