Forensic Science Intern Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Location : Las Vegas, NV
Job Type: Intern
Job Number: C26-005
Division: Throughout Department
Opening Date: 03/02/2026
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Position Type: Open Competitive
Ranked vs. Pool: Ranked
The LVMPD is an EEO employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.
Position Description
Definition
LVMPD internships are unpaid volunteer positions. LVMPD internships are offered only to current college students, not granted to individuals merely wanting to obtain work experience and must be performed in return for college credits toward graduation. Internships are generally performed on a part time basis, for instance 20, hours per week, within one semester. No free housing is offered, regardless of whether the successful candidate is an out-of-state student. The following LVMPD units have accepted interns in the past: Crime Scene Investigations (for students interested in pursuing a career in CSI), Cold Cases, Missing Persons, Victim Services Unit, Recruiting, Forensic Laboratory, Emergency Management, and Counter Terrorism. However, actual availability of internships in the different LVMPD sections varies by semester based on mentor availability.
Interns have no law enforcement power. They are students currently in an advanced stage of their college studies desiring to pursue a career in law enforcement, criminal justice, or a related field upon college graduation. Typically assigned a mentor, interns acquire the necessary knowledge and skills while providing non-commissioned, non-hazardous support and/or research services to the LVMPD unit assigned.
Minimum Qualifications/Position-Specific Conditions
Internship applicants must:

1. Be endorsed by the college/university for the proposed internship.
2. Be age 18 and above.
3. Be a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident alien.
4. Be a current student of good academic standing, with a 2.75 GPA or higher, enrolled in an accredited United States college/university that offers credits counted towards graduation for completing an internship with a law enforcement or criminal justice agency.
5. Have already completed the first year in an Associate's degree program or the second year in a Bachelor's degree program; or currently pursuing a Master's degree.
6. Be able to work a minimum of eight hours per week.
7. Be available to travel to Las Vegas at their own expense for an in-person background interview (out-of-area successful candidates).

Position-specific Condition
Interns may be required to work nights and weekends, depending on assignment.
Best Candidates Will have already committed to majoring in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, Police Science, Public Administration, Forensic Science, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Genetics, Marketing or a related field.
Detention Services: Will have already committed to majoring in Criminal Justice, Police Science, Social Work, Corrections or a related field.
Selection Process

• Minimum qualifications screening.
• Application packet reviewed by respective LVMPD area for consideration.
• If selected, meet with a background investigator at LVMPD Headquarters, Las Vegas at the student's expense. Out of state applicants are advised to take the time and expense involved in this process into consideration prior to applying.
• Background investigation lasting 90 days in most cases. **
• Candidate notified of background investigation results.

**No intern candidate is exempt from the background process, regardless of previous employment or any jurisdiction. Out of state applicants must take the above into consideration before applying so that graduation requirements are met.
At this time, the LVMPD does not hire interns on a provisional hire basis. Therefore, all background requirements must be completed prior to the start of the internship.
**Due to security reasons, personal belongings permitted in the facility will be limited. Items such as large backpacks, briefcases, duffle bags or similar items may not be allowed. Those items permitted will be left to the discretion of the LVMPD employees conducting the process and may be subject to a search.
Additional Selection Process
The background investigation takes approximately 90 to 120 days to complete. You must also meet the LVMPD Hiring Standards. LVMPD employees participate in the Department's random drug screening process. For more information on the background process, click for a quick video or for specific information.
Additional Information
Filing Information:
Interested applicants are required to submit the following:
1. An on-line application
2. A copy of their most recent, unofficial college transcript indicating they meet the 2.75 or higher GPA requirement. by uploading it to their application.
3. A letter or other evidence from their college/university they are currently attending indicating endorsement of their internship endeavor.
This is a continuous recruitment with no closing date. However, successful candidates are assigned to a work unit in LVMPD at the beginning of a semester, Spring, Summer, and Fall.
In addition, as this is a continuous recruitment, applicants must be specific in the month and year when they desire to start their internship, or their application will be considered "incomplete."
Additional Information
Please visit the FAQs available on our employment site for a listing of the LVMPD's open competitive selection and employment policies, and other pertinent information. Please visit for additional information pertaining to the LVMPD and its hiring process.
Inquiries
Inquiries regarding the internship program and internship assignment may be directed to Human Resources Manager T'Lisa Marcus-Morris at
Vision: The vision of LVMPD is for the Las Vegas community to be the safest community in America. This vision is realized by injecting humanity into every interaction and building trust with the citizens we serve.
Mission: The mission of the LVMPD is to provide exceptional police services in partnership with the community. Prioritizing the mental and physical well-being of employees enables our department to perform at exceptional levels and build meaningful relationships with community members.
Values: The acronym "I CARE" is the guiding principle for each and every LVMPD member. This acronym represents the values of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department: Integrity, Courage, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. The values are supported by behaviors, demonstrated by the actions of members, as they live these values. All members are expected to represent the values of the LVMPD while in the workplace and off-duty.
EEO: The LVMPD is an equal opportunity employer. All appointments to the competitive service shall be made withoutregard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, military service,or political affiliation and shall be based on merit and fitness only.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.lvmpd.com
humanresources@lvmpd.com
01
INTERN: Are you a current college student?

• Yes
• No

02
INTERN: I have earned an accumulated GPA of 2.75 or higher and I am attaching my unofficial transcript with this application.

• Yes
• No

03
INTERN: Do you understand that to be considered for an internship with the LVMPD you must be approved to receive college credits towards graduation from your college/university?

• Yes
• No

04
INTERN: Please briefly state your plan (i.e. internship duration & number of work hours) to complete an internship in order to earn credits allowed by your college counting toward graduation.
05
INTERN: When would you like your internship to begin?
06
INTERN: I have obtained at least a tentative approval from my college/university to complete the proposed internship. The evidence of this endorsement has been uploaded and submitted as part of this application.

• Yes
• No

07
INTERN: Please provide the name of person, work title, name of college, email address, and phone number of the college professor or administrator overseeing your internship, if approved.
08
INTERN: Do you understand that you will be required to travel to Las Vegas at your own expense to interview with your assigned Background Investigator in person as part of your background check?

• Yes
• No

09
INTERN: Please list 5 law enforcement areas in the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (i.e. bureaus or sections) where you desire to perform your internship.
10
INTERN: I understand that I am required to participate in a background investigation that can take up to 90 days for completion and will require me to meet my assigned investigator in person.

• Yes
• No

11
Are you interested in being considered for an internship with the Detention Services Division?

• Yes
• No

12
AGE: Are you currently at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

13
CITIZENSHIP (CIVILIAN): Are you a US citizen, or will you be a US citizen through naturalization or permanent resident alien of the United States without conditions on status by the date of the first exam? (See posting for exam date.)

• Yes
• No

14
HIGH SCHOOL/GED: Do you possess a High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), General Education Diploma (GED), or a homeschooling education equivalent to a complete high school education?

• Yes
• No

15
BACKGROUND: Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

• Yes
• No

16
BACKGROUND: Have you ever been convicted of any crime involving domestic violence?

• Yes
• No

17
BACKGROUND: Have you ever been convicted of 2 or more Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charges?

• Yes
• No

18
BACKGROUND: Have you ever had a warrant issued for your arrest?

• Currently
• Not currently, but within the last 5 years
• Not currently, but more than 5 years ago
• Never

19
BACKGROUND: I acknowledge that LVMPD does not allow the use of THC/marijuana products, and any use of those products after the date of this application could be a disqualifier for employment.

• Yes
• No

20
BACKGROUND: When was the last time you used any of the following substances: cocaine, ecstasy (MDMA, molly), opiates without a prescription (opium, morphine, hydrocodone, oxycodone, codeine, fentanyl, etc.), nonprescription steroids, heroin, meth, inhalants (glue, paint, gasoline, nitrous oxide/whippets, etc.), bath salts, spice, psilocybin mushrooms, LSD or PCP?

• Never
• Within the last year
• Between 1 and 2 years ago
• Between 2 and 3 years ago
• Between 3 and 5 years ago
• Greater than 5 years ago

21
BACKGROUND: Are you currently behind on child support?

• Yes
• No
• I am not legally obligated to pay child support.

22
BACKGROUND: How many at-fault accidents or moving violations have you been cited for in the past 3 years?

• 0 - 1
• 2 - 3
• 4 - 5
• 6 or more

23
PERSONAL APPEARANCE: If you possess gauged earlobes or any body piercings (excluding earlobe earrings) on any of the following places: head, upper neck, hand, fingers or anywhere else that cannot be covered by the appropriate dress required for this position, do you agree to have them removed and/or corrected prior to your background interview?

• I agree to have them removed and corrected. OR I have tattoos that can be covered by the appropriate dress for the position.
• I do NOT agree to have them removed and corrected.
• I do not have gauges or body piercings.

24
PERSONAL APPEARANCE: Do you currently possess tattoos or brandings on any of the following places: head, upper neck, hand, fingers (other than in place of a single ¼' ring), or anywhere else that cannot be covered by a uniform or work attire? (If yes, you are currently ineligible for volunteer opportunities with the LVMPD. If you choose to have them removed, it typically takes 12-18 months for proper removal.)

• Yes
• No

25
CONDITIONS (OPEN COMPETITIVE): I hereby acknowledge the condition(s) of employment and physical conditions for this position as stated in this job posting, as well as the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and General Conditions of Employment available on this site, and if selected, I will accept the position offer subject to these condition(s). I also understand I will be disqualified from the selection process for violating any of these conditions.

• Yes
• No

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Cheating includes, but is not limited to, receiving or providing answers or test questions to another candidate/employee, sharing confidential information regarding a testing process or elements of a test, and/or falsifying or omitting information on an application or any element used for evaluation for employment/promotion. Do you understand that if you are discovered cheating during this process, you will be disqualified from this and any other employment opportunities with the LVMPD, and that if you are a current employee of the LVMPD, you will be terminated?

• Yes, I understand
• No, I do not understand

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