Human Resources Intern (Summer 2026)

Agency

Safety

Division

Dept of Public Safety

Job Classification Title

Summer Intern (S)

Position Number

Grade

JBFR

About Us

The Department of Public Safetys mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation prevention and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions including Emergency Management Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Alcohol Law Enforcement Samarcand Training Academy and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3000 employees and 12000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.

Description of Work

Are you a current college student or recent college graduate interested in a Human Resources Internship for the Summer of 2026 If so continue reading to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

This posting is for a part time Human Resources Summer Intern located in the North Carolina National Guard (NCNG) which is a division of the NC Department of Public Safety (DPS). This internship is expected to start on May 18 2026 and continue through July 24 2026. The work schedule is part-time (up to 30 hours per week) Monday -Friday. The rate of pay is $18.00 per hour.

The North Carolina National Guard currently employs over 300 permanent and temporary employees but is expanding. The Human Resources Office will assist in creating additional positions and processing reclassifications due to restructure of the organization.

Specific responsibilities include:
Providing information by answering communications; referring special communications to appropriate person.
Maintaining human resources personnel and medical records.
Maintaining manager and employee confidence by keeping human resources information confidential.
Updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
Accomplish human resources and organization mission by completing tasks as needed.
Managing HR records including applications applicant logs and employee forms.
Responding to HR-related queries within the company.
Assisting with the distribution of training material.
Assisting with new employee onboarding.
Contributing to recruitment efforts
Assisting HR Manager and staff with day-to-day HR operations.

Applicants are expected to have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; the ability to handle confidential matters with tact and discretion; the ability to express ideas clearly and concisely; the ability to exercise good judgment in analyzing situations and making decisions within the area of responsibility; and possess the ability to learn and apply rules procedures and practices for various human resources management activities or personnel actions.

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

Please Note: 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 which operates as the States
temporary employment agency. As a temporary there are no leave or
retirement benefits offered with this position. Visit
for employment information.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.

The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Management Preferences including Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) are not required but may be used to determine the pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Work experience may include internships volunteerism and full and part-time work. A complete all-inclusive application maximizes an applicants potential to qualify for the position as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations for the advertised position. Click here for more information and application resources.

Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitute for a complete application.

Management Preferences

• Must be currently enrolled in college or a recent college graduate. NOTE: Recent graduates are those who have graduated within the last 6 months.
• Must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree (or a recent graduate) in Human Resources Business Administration or Paralegal field.

A college transcript is required to determine eligibility. Please attach your unofficial college transcript(s). The transcript must include your name courses/major and the name of the college/university.

Note: Please make sure your application is complete before submitting because the system will not allow you to reapply. (Your college transcript must be attached.)

Note: Interns must submit to a background check and fingerprinting or consent to agency onboarding requirements.

The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the National Standards to Prevent Detect and Respond to Prison Rape. PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions Selected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA-specific background check. Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice involved and we invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Due to the nature of work performed in our agency prior convictions and/or charges may prohibit employment for positions which are subject to PREA or other position-specific background checks.

Transcripts

Transcripts are required to determine eligibility for this internship. Please attach your unofficial transcript to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university.

Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.

International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: Experience

• Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference: A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS). A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Workday account to check the status of your application. If you are selected for an interview you will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you are no longer under consideration you will receive an email notification when the position is filled. For more information about the application process please visit State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions. For technical issues related to your Workday applications please place a support ticket.

For basic information regarding employment with North Carolina State Government please call . If there are any questions about this specific vacancy other than your application status please contact Tameka Judd (Program Manager Talent Engagement and Internships) via phone /email or Laura Holloway (Employment Consultant) at .

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Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

This internship is available for current college students pursuing a degree in Human Resources Business Administration or Paralegal field. Recent college graduates (within the last 6 months) with a degree in Human Resources Business Administration or Paralegal field will also be considered.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Laura B Holloway

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