The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), through strategic partnerships, prepares the federal law enforcement community to safeguard America's people, property, and institutions." ” We are a unique inter-agency organization preparing the next generation of law enforcement officers to meet our Nation's most pressing security challenges.'" Click here to learn more.
Summary
The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), through strategic partnerships, prepares the federal law enforcement community to safeguard America's people, property, and institutions." ” We are a unique inter-agency organization preparing the next generation of law enforcement officers to meet our Nation's most pressing security challenges.'" Click here to learn more.
Undergraduate students who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited institution and have earned at least 90 credit hours. •Graduate students who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited institution.
You will elect at the time of your application to participate in either a law enforcement or non-law enforcementinternship.
Law Enforcement Internship: Designed for students who are interested in a career in law enforcement, you will be assigned a mentor from one of the FLETC training divisions. Half of your time will be spent auditing basic or advanced training programs. The remaining half of your time will be spent working on meaningful training-related research and writing projects under the guidance of your mentor.
Non-Law Enforcement Internship: Designed for students who have a desire to work in the public sector. Under the guidance of a mentor, you will receive on-the-job experience in a professional work environment focused on the FLETC's business fields. In addition, you will receive opportunities to audit the FLETC's numerous basic or advanced training programs.
Participate as a student volunteer in a virtual environment, utilizing your own internet connection and personal electronic devices and email.
You must successfully pass a background investigation.
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
You must participate as a student volunteer in a virtual environment, utilizing your own internet connection and personal electronic devices and email.
Qualifications
You must meet the requirements listed below.
Specific Requirements: Undergraduate Students
Earned at least 90 semester hours (135 quarter hours) by the time of application.
Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4-point scale.
Specific Requirements: Graduate Students
Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4-point scale.
General Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship;
Remain enrolled with your academic institution during the course of the internship period; and
Have a declared major in at least one of the following: criminal justice, criminology, business, information technology, or social science-related fields of study.
Additional information
If you receive a tentative offer for this program, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of an offer to participate, dismissal after beginning your internship, fine, or imprisonment.
To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every student volunteer to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for suitability as a condition of placement into the program. This will include a credit check after a tentative offer is given, a review of financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
You must maintain student eligibility and enrollment for the duration of the internship.
This internship does not offer conversion to permanent employment.
You will be required to complete the FLETC Student Volunteer Service Agreement and DHS Form 1000-6 Non-Disclosure Agreement if you are selected.
FLETC reserves the right to discontinue the College Intern Program (CIP) at any time for any reason.
Student volunteers are not considered Federal employees for any purposes other than compensation for on-the-job injuries and tort claims. Additionally, student volunteers are not entitled to remuneration or benefits, nor is their volunteer service creditable for leave or any other employee benefit.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be assessed on the totality your application. For example:
The content of your resume. Does your resume demonstrate any experience in leadership? Are you involved in any community outreach or volunteer activities? If so, to what extent? Does your resume show any paid or unpaid work experience?
The quality of the narrative essay. Is the essay clear in articulating your career goals and interests? How many grammatical errors are present? Does the essay demonstrate sufficient forethought and intent?
The depth of the nomination letter from an academic official. Does the letter show a high level of personal knowledge of the student? Is the student doing well academically? If not, are there mitigating circumstances such as personal hardship? Would the student be an asset to the FLETC in accomplishing its mission? If so, how? How well your major and overall course of study aligns with the FLETC’s mission.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
1. Your resume. Please limit your résumé to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Please visit www.fletc.gov/site-page/employment-faqs website for further guidance regarding this page limit. For resume writing guidance, please visit USAJOBS Resources Center or view their video tutorial. Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire.
2. Official college transcript from the academic institution in which you are currently enrolled. Transcripts issued directly to the student are considered "official" for the purposes of this program. All transcripts must be submitted through USAJOBS®.
3. A narrative essay no more than two single- or double-spaced pages that sets forth: why you are interested in the FLETC College Intern Program; your career motivations and goals; the source of inspiration for your career motivation and goals; the skills that you would bring to the FLETC if you were selected as an intern; and the type of internship (i.e., Law Enforcement or Non-Law Enforcement) you would like to serve during your internship.
4. A nomination letter from a school official (e.g., a faculty member or advisor, intern coordinator, or departmental chairman) with personal knowledge of you. The nomination letter should contain the reasons for nominating you for an internship at the FLETC (e.g., your scholastic abilities, demonstrated leadership potential, honors, awards, recognitions, etc.). The letter must be on official letterhead in order to be considered valid.
5.If selected, you may be asked to voluntarily submit documentation of proof of COVID-19 vaccination for the purposes of implementing FLETC workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees.
Due to COVID-19, the component is currently in an expanded telework posture. Therefore, if selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework. When needed to report on-site, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within a reasonable period of time, per your supervisor. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period, depending upon the requirements of your position.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
If this is your first time applying for a federal job, then you will need to create a USAJOBS® account. Otherwise, follow the steps below.
1. If you possess multiple documents of the same type (e.g., multiple transcripts, DD 214s, SF 50s, or certifications), then you will need to combine them into one file not exceeding 3 MB in size and upload the newly created file into your USAJOBS® account.
2. Click the Apply button. If you are not already logged into USAJOBS®, you will be prompted to do so.
3. Select the resume and documents from your USJOBS® account that you wish to transmit. You will need to manually associate any documents that are not automatically linked within our application system (see Step 6 below). Please limit your résumé to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
4. If this is your first time applying for a job with the FLETC, then you will be automatically forwarded to the account creation process before being taken to the job application. Follow the on-screen prompts to finalize the creation of your FLETC account. If this is not your first time applying for a job with the FLETC, then you will skip this step.
5. Answer all of the assessment questions, ensuring that your responses are supported by your resume and documents. The application and assessments may take several hours to complete. Be sure to allow sufficient time to complete all assessments.
6. In some cases, documents brought over from USAJOBS® will not be automatically linked within our system. In these cases, the system will display any unlinked documents on the left side of the page with an action control to manually attached the document. Click on the action button and follow the on-screen prompts to ensure your unlinked documents are attached.
7. After reviewing your submission in the final step, click “Submit Application” located at the bottom of the page. If you leave the application before clicking “Submit Application,” your application will not be transmitted to our servers. Upon clicking “Submit Application”, you will be greeted with, “Thank You! You have successfully submitted your application.”
Your application, including any supporting documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. EST on the closing date of this announcement.
We strongly encourage you to apply online. If you cannot apply online, you may contact the individual listed in the "Agency Contact Information" section of this job opportunity announcement between the hours of 7:30AM and 4:30PM ET (excluding Federal holidays) prior to the closing date of this announcement to receive assistance. When e-mailing, please include the vacancy announcement number in the subject line.
If you encounter an error with a corresponding code during the application process, contact the Monster® Government Solutions Helpdesk at (866) 656-6831 or via e-mail at mgshelp@monster.com. Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST (excluding federal holidays).
FLETC
1131 Chapel Crossing Rd
Glynco, Georgia 31524
United States
Next steps
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters. We achieve these vital missions through a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS.
We expect to make a job offer within 60 business days after the closing date of this announcement. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
The status of your USAJOBS® account will be updated following each step in this process. In order to receive e-mail notices each time the status of your application is updated, you must enable “notifications” from within your USAJOBS® account.
All selectees will receive a copy of the CIP Handbook prior to their check-in date. The Handbook will outline the program's specific information, e.g., dress code, dormitory accommodations, etc.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
1. Your resume. Please limit your résumé to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Please visit www.fletc.gov/site-page/employment-faqs website for further guidance regarding this page limit. For resume writing guidance, please visit USAJOBS Resources Center or view their video tutorial. Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire.
2. Official college transcript from the academic institution in which you are currently enrolled. Transcripts issued directly to the student are considered "official" for the purposes of this program. All transcripts must be submitted through USAJOBS®.
3. A narrative essay no more than two single- or double-spaced pages that sets forth: why you are interested in the FLETC College Intern Program; your career motivations and goals; the source of inspiration for your career motivation and goals; the skills that you would bring to the FLETC if you were selected as an intern; and the type of internship (i.e., Law Enforcement or Non-Law Enforcement) you would like to serve during your internship.
4. A nomination letter from a school official (e.g., a faculty member or advisor, intern coordinator, or departmental chairman) with personal knowledge of you. The nomination letter should contain the reasons for nominating you for an internship at the FLETC (e.g., your scholastic abilities, demonstrated leadership potential, honors, awards, recognitions, etc.). The letter must be on official letterhead in order to be considered valid.
5.If selected, you may be asked to voluntarily submit documentation of proof of COVID-19 vaccination for the purposes of implementing FLETC workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees.
Due to COVID-19, the component is currently in an expanded telework posture. Therefore, if selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework. When needed to report on-site, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within a reasonable period of time, per your supervisor. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period, depending upon the requirements of your position.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
If this is your first time applying for a federal job, then you will need to create a USAJOBS® account. Otherwise, follow the steps below.
1. If you possess multiple documents of the same type (e.g., multiple transcripts, DD 214s, SF 50s, or certifications), then you will need to combine them into one file not exceeding 3 MB in size and upload the newly created file into your USAJOBS® account.
2. Click the Apply button. If you are not already logged into USAJOBS®, you will be prompted to do so.
3. Select the resume and documents from your USJOBS® account that you wish to transmit. You will need to manually associate any documents that are not automatically linked within our application system (see Step 6 below). Please limit your résumé to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
4. If this is your first time applying for a job with the FLETC, then you will be automatically forwarded to the account creation process before being taken to the job application. Follow the on-screen prompts to finalize the creation of your FLETC account. If this is not your first time applying for a job with the FLETC, then you will skip this step.
5. Answer all of the assessment questions, ensuring that your responses are supported by your resume and documents. The application and assessments may take several hours to complete. Be sure to allow sufficient time to complete all assessments.
6. In some cases, documents brought over from USAJOBS® will not be automatically linked within our system. In these cases, the system will display any unlinked documents on the left side of the page with an action control to manually attached the document. Click on the action button and follow the on-screen prompts to ensure your unlinked documents are attached.
7. After reviewing your submission in the final step, click “Submit Application” located at the bottom of the page. If you leave the application before clicking “Submit Application,” your application will not be transmitted to our servers. Upon clicking “Submit Application”, you will be greeted with, “Thank You! You have successfully submitted your application.”
Your application, including any supporting documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. EST on the closing date of this announcement.
We strongly encourage you to apply online. If you cannot apply online, you may contact the individual listed in the "Agency Contact Information" section of this job opportunity announcement between the hours of 7:30AM and 4:30PM ET (excluding Federal holidays) prior to the closing date of this announcement to receive assistance. When e-mailing, please include the vacancy announcement number in the subject line.
If you encounter an error with a corresponding code during the application process, contact the Monster® Government Solutions Helpdesk at (866) 656-6831 or via e-mail at mgshelp@monster.com. Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST (excluding federal holidays).
FLETC
1131 Chapel Crossing Rd
Glynco, Georgia 31524
United States
Next steps
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters. We achieve these vital missions through a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS.
We expect to make a job offer within 60 business days after the closing date of this announcement. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
The status of your USAJOBS® account will be updated following each step in this process. In order to receive e-mail notices each time the status of your application is updated, you must enable “notifications” from within your USAJOBS® account.
All selectees will receive a copy of the CIP Handbook prior to their check-in date. The Handbook will outline the program's specific information, e.g., dress code, dormitory accommodations, etc.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
