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GBI 2027 Spring Internship (Unpaid)

Decatur, IL · On-site

$14.50 - $18.75/hr

Intern Dates: January 2027 - April 2027 PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE ANNOUNCEMENT BEFORE APPLYING! This ... Unit -Division of Forensic Sciences * Chemistry * Biology * Trace Evidence * Toxicology

... clinical and forensic toxicology applications from assay development and report generation to ... Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or microbiology with 5 or more years of ...

... clinical and forensic toxicology applications from assay developmentandreport ... Bachelor'sdegreein chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or microbiologywith 5or more years of ...

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GBI 2027 Spring Internship (Unpaid)

Georgia

Decatur, IL • On-site

$14.50 - $18.75/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 3 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Complete and upload the Internship Questionnaire as part of the application process.

  • Participate in the internship program at one of the specified GBI locations or units during the semester from January 2027 to April 2027.

  • Engage in a learning experience related to criminal justice or a related field while adhering to the program's guidelines and requirements.


Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!

We are the force that drives Georgia!
Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!
Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title:

GBI 2027 Spring Internship (Unpaid)

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000001115

Number of Openings:

1

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

Job Description:

The GBI reserves the right to close this job announcement once a qualified applicant pool has been identified.

The GBI will attempt to accommodate all intern applicants, but there areno guaranteesthat everyone who applies will be provided an internship opportunity.

Intern Dates: January 2027 - April 2027

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE ANNOUNCEMENT BEFORE APPLYING!
This is an unpaid internship.
We reserve the right to cancel at any time due to health and safety concerns of the students and/or Agency Staff.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) Internship is a valuable learning experience for college and university students pursuing a criminal justice or related degree. The program is administered by the GBI Office of Human Resources (OHR). The length of the internship is one semester as determined by the intern's college or university, with the concurrence of the GBI OHR.
All interns must complete and uploadthe Internship Questionnaire.Failure to complete and upload the Internship Questionnaire will result in your application being rejected.

The GBI follows the Federal statute regarding drug use and is a drug-free workplace. Although some locations (domestic and foreign) have legalized recreational drug use,
applicants who use or have used drugs or controlled substances will be subject to disqualification from employment with the GBI.

  • Marijuana Usage- Candidates that have used marijuana or cannabis in any form (natural or synthetic) and in any location (domestic or foreign)within (1) year preceding the date of application, will be disqualified.
  • Other Drugs - Candidates that have used any drugs other than marijuana, within 10 years preceding the date of application, will be disqualified.
The GBI will attempt to accommodate all intern applicants, but there areno guaranteesthat everyone who applies will be provided an internship opportunity.
Applicants are available to intern with any of the following:
-15 Investigative Field Offices
-CommercialGambling Unit
-Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes Unit (CEACC)
-Financial Investigations Unit
-Division of Forensic Sciences
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Trace Evidence
  • Toxicology
  • Impressions
  • Firearms

-Public Affairs Office
-Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC)
-Medical Examiner's Office
-Child Fatality Review Unit


Failure to complete and upload theInternship Questionnairewill result in your application being rejected.

The GBI follows the Federal statute regarding illegal drug use and is a drug-free workplace. Although some states have legalized recreational drug use, applicants who currently use illegal drugs or controlled substances will be subject to disqualification from employment with the GBI.

AGENCY SPECIFIC MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university/college OR Graduate student at an accredited university/college.
  • U. S Citizen
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Will be enrolled as a full-time student during the interning semester
  • Must be receiving academic credits for the internship (Credit hours MUST be listed on School Certification Form)

Minimum Qualifications:

Student enrolled in a Georgia high school, technical college, or university/college. Must be currently enrolled during the internship.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.