Summer College Internship Program - Criminal Justice Agency

Explore Your Potential with the City of Hampton's Summer College Internship Program!

The City of Hampton is excited to offer a unique opportunity to join the Criminal Justice Agency as a College Intern
. This paid professional development program is designed to provide students and aspiring professionals with hands‑on, real‑world experience in the criminal justice field, while simultaneously supporting and enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the agency’s operations.

• Hands‑On Experience
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  Engage with real‑world projects that shape the future of citizen services for the City of Hampton.
• Mentorship
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  Collaborate with seasoned professionals who will guide and support your growth.
• Impactful Projects
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  Make meaningful contributions to the City’s efforts in making Hampton a great place to work and live.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., with a longer day on Tuesday (end at 6:30 p.m.) and a shorter day on Friday (end at 3 p.m.).

Program Duration: June 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026.

Rate of Pay: Undergraduate students – $16.48/hr.

FLSA: Internships are seasonal and non‑exempt positions. Summer interns will be scheduled to work up to forty (40) hours in an administrative work week and are ineligible for overtime compensation.

As a Criminal Justice intern, you will:

• Develop a practical understanding of local probation and pretrial services.
• Enhance professional skills.
• Integrate concepts learned in coursework with practical experiences; analyze cases, assist with investigations, and observe the application of policy and procedures.

You’ll gain experience in:

• Probation and pretrial operations.
• Case management and supervisor procedures.
• Communication, report writing, time management, ethical decision‑making, and professional interaction with clients and colleagues.
• The role of the agency within the local criminal justice system.

Department Final Project: Interns will work on a department‑specific project designed to improve or enhance a City service. This project will be presented at a culminating ceremony attended by City leaders, highlighting the intern’s contributions and insights gained throughout the program.

• Applicants must be a current undergraduate student: currently enrolled as a rising senior (completed junior year) pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. Candidates must be in good academic standing.

• College Transcripts: Must submit undergraduate transcripts as applicable. Current or most recent GPA must be 3.0 or higher.

• Applicants must submit a cover letter expressing how their education and experience align with this internship and what they hope to gain from the experience. The cover letter is required as a supplement to this application, and should be in Microsoft Word format, not exceeding one page.

• Two (2) references are required, one of which must be from a current or former professor/advisor. An automatic email will be generated from our ‘government jobs’ platform and sent to the references provided. References must be submitted within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of your application. Applicants without required references will be ineligible to move forward in the application process.
  
  Please remind references to check their junk/spam folder to ensure that the email request is received.

• Background Check: Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

• Skills and Attributes: Applicants must possess strong problem‑solving and critical thinking abilities, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a strong work ethic. Punctuality, dependability, and the ability to maintain confidentiality are also essential.

The Hampton‑Newport News Criminal Justice Agency promotes public safety by providing community‑based pretrial and post‑conviction programs. The agency provides research‑based prevention and intervention services with a commitment to changing the lives of clients.

Don’t miss this chance to shape your future and make a difference. Apply today to become part of a program that empowers emerging leaders to drive positive change!

* This posting may close earlier than the date advertised if the maximum number of applications have been received.