Investigator
Open to Upper-level Undergraduate Students

Location: Department of Corrections Central Office, St. Paul, MN

The Office of Special Investigations provides the department with a variety of coordinated investigative services. The OSI coordinates investigations of criminal activity by institution visitors or inmates to ensure that department resources are used efficiently and productively. The OSI is designated as the official liaison with local, state and federal enforcement entities in investigative and apprehension matters.

Internship Description: The intern will obtain knowledge and understanding of how the criminal justice system works in general, specifically related to the area of corrections. The intern will benefit from this experience by learning investigative techniques within a correctional environment in the areas of institution rule violations and administrative investigations. Interns will observe and assist Investigators with investigations involving inmates that have rule violations.  Assist with investigations involving violations of Minnesota Criminal Statutes by inmates, staff, and visitors. Assist in gathering intelligence through use of phone monitoring systems.  Gather intelligence information on Security Threat Groups. Coordinate special projects and provide general assistance to the Office of Special Investigations.

Supervision: Interns will be supervised by a Special Investigator.

Requirements:  Interns must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university in a program, which offers course credit for internships.  Applicants should have completed introductory course work in criminal justice, criminology, corrections, psychology, sociology, social work or related field. Intern must clear a security background check and follow department policies and procedures.

Length of Internship:  Negotiable and flexible.  12 weeks and minimum of 16 hours per week is desired.

Application priority deadline date: 
April 1 for Summer session
August 1 for fall session
November 1 for winter session

Note:  This internship is unpaid

Applications will be accepted after these dates until positions are filled