College Intern - Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center Fall 2025 Semester (2 Positions)
College Intern - Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center Fall 2025 Semester (2 Positions)
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Job Description
The State of Ohio is a drug free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.
What Youll Do
Ohio Department of Public Safety Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center
Report in location: 1970 West Broad Street Columbus Ohio 43223
Work Days and hours would vary between: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm basedon student schedule.
This is an ongoing internship located in Columbus OH. The selected candidate will ideally be able to work throughout the school year and summer for an average of 20 hours per week or less (with flexibility during the school semesters given class schedule and course load).
The pay rate for a college intern is based upon the students academic status:
Undergraduate student rate of pay - $16.93 per hour
Graduate student rate of pay - $20.59 per hour
Major/field of study should be in: Criminal Justice; Law Enforcement; Intelligence; Behavioral or Social Science (e.g. psychology sociology criminology); Political Science; Business or Public Administration; Emergency Management; Homeland Security; Public Safety; or Digital Forensics
Job duties:
- Responsible for assisting with the day-to-day office procedures.
- Greet & respond to in-person telephone & written inquiries in a professional courteous friendly respectful & timely
manner to ensure positive internal/external customer service. - Follow-up to ensure all of the customers questions & concerns have been thoroughly answered.
- Provide information assistance to court officials law enforcement agencies & to the general public.
- Utilize ONIC and other ODPS systems for updating data records.
- Create and edit documents spreadsheets and presentations utilizing Microsoft Excel Word & PowerPoint.
- Research information to determine solutions and provide information verbally or in written form.
- Gather and provide statistical data for weekly monthly and quarterly reports; maintain records & files as instructed.
- Attend meetings and training sessions including but not limited to: criminal intelligence drug trends investigations data
- Planning/prep for the 2026 ONIC Drug Summit and other outreach/training opportunities.
- Perform other related duties as required.
At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion ofeligibility period.
- Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS)&Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Qualifications:
Employment Requirements(all must be verified upon hire)
To be eligible for an internship opportunity at the Ohio Department of Public Safety an applicant must:
Be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university.
Be in good standing with the college/university.
Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
Be enrolled in at least one course.
Be pursuing a degree or finishing a degree.
Job Skills: Internship
About Us:
Who We Are:
The Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center (ONIC) is a division of the Ohio Department of Public Safety that operates in four locations across Ohio in Columbus Cleveland Cincinnati and Toledo. The ONIC offices are comprised of criminal intelligence analysts and forensic computer specialists that assist law enforcement agencies and drug task forces by providing investigative and case support and information-sharing networks that bridge traditional law enforcement and criminal justice with stakeholders across industries.
The ONIC leverages cutting edge technologies and analytical techniques to detect identify and intercept dangerous drugs. The ONIC supports investigations including significant cases involving large drug seizures organized crime and drug trafficking organizations drug poisoning deaths firearms trafficking cryptocurrency seizures drug-related violent crimes and online illicit drug markets.
This is an internship for the Fall 2025 semester located in Columbus OH. The selected candidate will ideally be able to work for an average of 20 hours per week or less (with flexibility given class schedule and course load).
The pay rate for a college intern is based upon the students academic status:
Undergraduate student rate of pay - $16.93 per hour
Graduate student rate of pay - $20.59 per hour
Background:
A background check including BCI & FBI fingerprint check will be required on all selected applicants
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Part-Time
