Department of Civil Service

Description:

The goal of the Forensic Internship Program is to provide the real-world work experience for the students pursuing a career in the field of Forensic Science.

The New York State Police provides forensic services in the following disciplines: Biological Sciences, Computer Crime Unit, Drug Chemistry, Evidence Receiving, Firearms & Toolmarks, Forensic Identification Unit, Quality Assurance, Questioned Documents, Toxicology and Trace Evidence. Not all disciplines are practiced at all State Police Laboratory facilities.

Duties/Assignments:

*Will assist with non-evidentiary tasks associated with:
*Collecting, documenting and testing of assigned materials
*Establishing and searching databases
*Testing and validating new methods
*Job-shadow Forensic Scientists who are assigned to different sections within the Laboratory.
*May observe courtroom testimony of laboratory employees.
*Upon completion of the internship, the student will provide a written report on their experience with the New York State Police Laboratory System.

Applicants must meet the New York State Student Intern Eligibility Requirements in order to apply for an internship.

In addition to uploading your resume onto the New York State Student Intern Program portal, a New York State Police Application for Internship, a New York State Police Release of Information form, a letter of recommendation from your school and most recent transcripts MUST also be submitted. The application and release are available at http://www.troopers.ny.gov/Employment/Internships/ .

Please mail the application, release, letter of recommendation and transcripts to:

New York State Police
Internship Program Coordinator
1220 Washington Avenue, Building #22
Albany, NY 12226

*Prior to beginning a Forensic Science Internship, the student must pass an all-encompassing background investigation. The investigation includes a Criminal History check (requiring a non-refundable $87.00 fingerprint fee), a polygraph and drug test. This process could take up to three (3) months to complete.

Skills:

Excellent work ethic

Excellent organizational skills

Self-motivated, directed & disciplined

Internship Areas: Criminal Justice/Corrections, Scientific Research