Description
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is the principal investigative agency of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, responsible for investigations transnational crime and threats. HSI pursues investigations such as:
- Narcotics Smuggling
- Child Exploitation & Cyber Crimes
- Money Laundering & Financial Crimes
- Weapons Trafficking & Illegal Export of Technology
- Human Smuggling & Trafficking
- Transnational Gangs & Public Safety Crimes
- Terrorism & National Security
HSI's workforce consists of more than 8,700 employees, including special agents, criminal analysts, and mission support personnel assigned to offices around the world.
Internship Available (Tucson & Nogales)
- Fall
- Spring
Deadlines
Application packages for the Spring 2025 semester will only be accepted from September 16 through September 22. Interviews will be held during the week of September 30 - October 4. Please see Handshake (Job: #9242143) for further information.
Summer internships are no longer available.
Internship Description: Unpaid (8-12 hours per week)
Agency Familiarization: Develop an understanding of a Special Agent career in a federal agency with one of the largest investigative presences in the U.S. and abroad. This will involve learning about HSI’s mission, goals, and priorities as well as its many investigative programmatic areas and authorities.
- Narcotics Smuggling, Child Exploitation & Cyber Crimes, Weapons Trafficking, Human Smuggling & Trafficking, Transnational Gangs, Money Laundering, Terrorism & National Security.
Application of the Criminal Justice System: Involves a firsthand look at conducting criminal investigations and their judicial proceedings. The program will cover various investigative techniques and legal processes.
Additional Areas: Development of communication skills, understanding of transnational criminal organizations, firearms & tactical training, port of entry/border familiarization, and career exploration/personal development.
Purpose of the Internship
This unpaid internship provides unique opportunities for students who seek to develop their professional skills and explore career paths within HSI and law enforcement. Interns will be exposed to many aspects of HSI to include both real and mock investigations.
Agency Qualifications (minimum)
- Be a United States Citizen
- Enrolled at least part-time in an academic institution
- 2.5 GPA
- Pass a background investigation
Selection Criteria
- Academic achievement
- Work experience
- Extracurricular activities
- Interest in HSI’s mission and career
How to Apply
During the open application period only, please submit a cover letter, resume, and an academic transcript (official or unofficial) from all colleges attended to the office(s) you wish to be considered for: HSINogalesSVP@hsi.dhs.gov and HSITucsonSVP@hsi.dhs.gov. You may submit to both offices. You may also apply online on Handshake (Job: #9242143) Please indicate the office(s) you wish to be considered for in your cover letter.
Contact
University of Arizona
Laureana Jones (Internship Coordinator): laureanajones@arizona.edu
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