NYSP Student Intern Program
Purpose
To work cooperatively with selected institutions of higher learning throughout New York State by providing qualified college students with the opportunity to intern in a Troop or at Division Headquarters.
Facility Assigned
Undergraduates are assigned to Zone, Troop, or Division Headquarters; Masters and Doctoral candidates are assigned to Division Headquarters.
Length of Internship
Generally 120-150 hours during the Spring and Fall semesters; internships are generally not available during the Summer semester.
Compensation
Graduate students from Rockefeller College may receive compensation. Undergraduate students are not compensated.
Application Procedures
Students may obtain information and application forms (Pers-41) from the New York State Police Office of Human Resources. The application package, which consists of the following components, must be submitted to the Office of Human Resources, New York State Police, 1220 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12226-2252:
- Application (Pers-41)
- Letter of Referral from school official
- Official Transcript(s)
- Release of Information Form (Genl-83)
- Resume
| Internship Period | Application Dates* | Internship Dates* |
|---|---|---|
| Winter/Spring | August 1st - October 15th | January - May |
| Summer | January 1st - March 15th | May - August |
| Fall | May 1st - July 15th | September - December |
Application Processing
Copies of the application package are sent by Division Headquarters to the Troop Commander or Section Supervisor who arranges for a candidate interview. A background investigation is conducted on students recommended for internships. The successful applicant and State Police Supervisor will jointly develop the student's full schedule at the start of the internship.
Nature of Assignment (Generally)
Undergraduates learn about the organization, staffing, mission, activities, programs and services of the Division of New York State Police. In addition, they may be given a research project that addresses an issue of concern to the host Troop, the student, or the school.
Graduate students conduct research on issues of importance to the host Section, the Division of State Police, or to the Criminal Justice System in general. A graduate internship is preceded by a 20-hour orientation to the New York State Police.