For the application, please be prepared to provide the following:
All attachments must be uploaded in PDF format.
To be eligible, you must:
Minimal in-state travel may be required and will vary by position.
The application period is open until November 22, 2026.
To apply, please complete the application through MassCareers.
Interviews will be held virtually starting January 2027.
The internship program will run from June 7, 2027, through approximately August 27, 2027.
Interns will have the option to work full-time or part-time.
Students will be compensated based on the level of their educational program.
Applications and documents must be submitted by November 22, 2026.
This program aims to offer interns a broad range of topics related to public safety and criminal justice policy, including but not limited to:
| Agency | Location(s) | About |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Office of Public Safety and Security | 1 Ashburton Place, Suite 2133, Boston, MA 02108* | Secretariat responsible for policy development and budgetary oversight of agencies, programs, and boards that aid in crime prevention, homeland security preparedness, and public safety. |
| Massachusetts State Police | 470 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA 01702 | Statewide law enforcement agency that provides policing services, investigations, and support units in partnership with local communities. |
| Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab | Maynard Laboratory: 124 Acton Street, Maynard, MA 01754 Additionally, the following location may be available:
| Provides forensic services for the criminal justice system, including crime scene response, laboratory testing, and expert testimony. |
| Office of Grants and Research | 35 Braintree Hill Office Park, Braintree, MA 02184* | Oversees grant distribution and conducts research in criminal justice, law enforcement, traffic safety, and homeland security. Includes four divisions: Justice and Prevention, Highway Safety, Homeland Security, and Research and Policy Analysis. |
| Massachusetts Parole Board | 12 Mercer Road, Natick, MA 01760 | Grants paroles, supervises parolees, and makes recommendations to the Governor on pardons and commutations. |
| Municipal Police Training Committee | 42 Thomas Patten Drive, Randolph, MA 02368 Additionally, the following location may be available:
| Develops, delivers, and enforces training standards for municipal, MBTA, environmental, UMass, campus police officers, and deputy sheriffs. |
| Sex Offender Registry Board | 85 Rangeway Road, North Billerica, MA 01862 | Promotes public safety by registering and classifying convicted sex offenders, and sharing information on risk and danger with the public. |
| Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency | 400 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA 01702 Additionally, the following location may be available:
| Ensures the state can prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters. |
| Department of Criminal Justice Information Services | 200 Arlington Street, Suite 2200, Chelsea, MA* | Manages the Commonwealth’s law enforcement information systems, criminal records, Firearms Records Bureau, and victim notification program. |
| Department of Fire Services | 1 State Road, Stow, MA 01775 | Provides training, education, prevention, investigation, and emergency response to support fire services and protect life and property. |
| State 911 Department | 151 Campanelli Drive, Suite A, Middleborough, MA 02346 Additionally, the following locations may be available:
| Oversees and maintains the statewide 9-1-1 emergency services system. |
| Office of the Chief Medical Examiner | 720 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02118* | Provides medicolegal investigative services through facilities across the Commonwealth. |
| Massachusetts National Guard | 2 Randolph Road, Hanscom Air Force Base, Bedford, MA 01731 | Operational reserve of the U.S. Army and Air Force. Responds to disasters and emergencies when activated by the Governor; supports federal missions when activated by the President. |
| Department of Correction | 50 Maple Street, Milford, MA 01757 Additionally, the following locations may be available:
| Oversees the state prison system with 15 institutions. Provides custody, care, and programming to prepare individuals for safe reentry into the community. |
* Transit accessible