Ohio State Highway Patrol
Is an internationally accredited agency whose mission is to protect life and property, promote traffic safety and provide professional public safety services with respect, compassion, and unbiased professionalism.

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Ohio State Highway Patrol
Report In Location – 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223
Work Day and Hours – Work Days and Hours will vary between Monday – Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM depending on student’s schedule

This is an ongoing internship located in Columbus, OH. The selected candidate will ideally be able to work throughout the school year and summer, for an average of 20 hours per week or less (with flexibility during the school semesters given class schedule and course load).

The pay rate for a college intern is based upon the students' academic status:
• Undergraduate student rate of pay - $16.93 per hour
• Graduate student rate of pay - $20.59 per hour

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety
• Free Parking!
• Free onsite Gym!
• Onsite Cafeteria!

What You'll Do as a College Intern:
• Assist staff during assessment center (i.e. escort candidates to scenarios, handle questions).
• Assist with coordinating and scheduling courses for remainder of 2026.
• Add courses and monitor the training campus and Division Website.
• Assist with creating or updating interviews, review and verify all completed packets.
• Maintain database on status of all positions.
• Assist in scheduling and proctoring examinations.
• Other duties as assigned.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS)& Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

The Major/Field of Study should be in:
• Criminal Justice
• Human Resources
• Psychology

To be eligible for an internship opportunity at the Ohio Department of Public Safety, an applicant must:
• Be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university.
• Be in good standing with the college/university.
• Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
• Be enrolled in at least one course.
• Be pursuing a degree or finishing a degree.

Helpful Tips for Applying:
1. Be detailed when describing your current/previous work duties. The more the better!! Don't just write "see attached resume".
2. Tailor your application for each position you apply for. You should clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting.
3. Respond to all questions asked. If you do not have the education/training/experience that is being asked, select either "No" or "N/A.

Job Skills: Internship

This is an ongoing internship located in Columbus, OH. The selected candidate will ideally be able to work throughout the school year and summer, for an average of 20 hours per week or less (with flexibility during the school semesters given class schedule and course load).

The pay rate for a college intern is based upon the students' academic status:
• Undergraduate student rate of pay - $16.93 per hour
• Graduate student rate of pay - $20.59 per hour

Background Check Information
A background check including BCI and FBI fingerprint check may be required on all selected applicants.

To request a disability accommodation, please email HRRequestADA@dps.ohio.gov as soon as possible, or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.