The mission of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Internship Program is to provide students with opportunities to learn about the criminal justice system from the perspective of a statewide investigative agency. Interns assume a variety of roles, assisting with general clerical functions and observing the work performed within their assigned unit. Interns will gain a wide variety of experience and will have the ability to explore other areas of interest and participate in outside activities to learn more about the criminal justice system.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Submit to and successfully pass a thorough background investigation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint)

Education

• Undergraduate junior or senior. status at a four-year accredited college or university in a field applicable to criminal justice
• Applicant must be taking the internship for course credit

Internship details

• Unpaid internship
• Minimum of 200 hours must be worked during the internship
• Interns work during BCA business hours (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

Deadlines

• Spring internship (January-May ) -- Application deadline: Last Friday in October
• Summer internship (June-August) -- Application deadline: Last Friday in March
• Fall internship (September-December) -- Application deadline: Last Friday in May

Applying for an internship at the BCA

To apply for a BCA internship, all students must minimally provide:

• Minnesota State Internship Application
• Letter outlining the career goals of the applicant and their specific interest in working with the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
• Resume must include the applicant's full name and any specialized qualifications (for example, computer, audio/visual or communications)
• Letter from the college or university official overseeing the student’s internship verifying that this is an authorized college or university program
• Proof of Hepatitis B vaccination (this can be waived at the discretion of the BCA Investigative Internship Coordinator)

All required materials should be emailed to the BCA Investigative Internship Coordinator at bca.inv.interns@state.mn.us.