Juvenile Justice Intern at NC Department of Public Safety

Are you a college student interested in gaining hands on experience in Staff Development and Training? The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NC DPS) offers an exciting internship opportunity designed to help you build professional skills, explore careers in public service, and contribute to meaningful workforce development initiatives.

As a Staff Development & Training Intern (Fall 2026) with Juvenile Justice, a division of DPS, you will work alongside experienced professionals, participate in impactful projects, and gain valuable insight into employee training and organizational development. This part‑time internship will start on August 24, 2026 and end on October 23, 2026, with a schedule of up to 30 hours per week (Monday‑Thursday, 8 am‑5 pm) and a pay rate of $15.00 per hour.

During the internship, you will participate in the development of an in‑service training course—including a lesson plan and supplemental learning materials—focused on an emerging topic within the juvenile justice field. The training will target entry‑level and tenured juvenile justice employees as well as local and state community partners.

• Conducting independent research on various topics
• Interpreting General Statues, Administrative Code, Policies and Procedures and its application in meeting desired outcomes
• Facilitating multiple aspects of project management for developing an adult learning course
• Troubleshooting and problem‑solving a range of issues related to the development of training curricula for diverse work groups, specifically for adult learners.

• Increased knowledge of the Juvenile Justice System in North Carolina
• Increased knowledge and understanding of the various Sections within the Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
• Practical skills development in project management and curriculum development

Management seeks applicants with creativity and innovativeness.

A college transcript is required to determine eligibility. Please attach your unofficial college transcript(s).

The selected intern will be required to provide a letter of recommendation from a professional reference or academic advisor/professor before being hired.

Interns will be hired through Temporary Solutions, the State’s temporary employment agency. As a temporary position, there are no leave or retirement benefits offered. For employment information, visit