Internship Counterterrorism Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP) leads and coordinates New Jersey's counterterrorism, cybersecurity, and preparedness efforts while building resiliency throughout the State.
POSTING NUMBER: 2026-Fall Internship
ISSUE DATE: June 29, 2026
CLOSING DATE: July 24, 2026 (4:00PM)
TITLE: Intern-Temporary Employment Services (TES)
September 14, 2026-December 4, 2026 (12 weeks)
LOCATION: Hamilton, West Trenton or Newark, NJ
SALARY: $20.00/Hour
We are offering in-person paid internships to talented students interested in a career in homeland security, emergency preparedness or cybersecurity.
The Fall Internship Program is a 12-week program from September 14, 2026 - December 4, 2026.
Interns will:

• Be exposed to all facets of the State homeland security and preparedness mission.
• Interact with senior government officials and various government agencies.
• Receive training and career development opportunities.
• Have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience and college credit.
• Conclude their internship with a capstone presentation.

Internships are offered in the following areas:

• Intelligence & Operations Division (Hamilton)
• Preparedness Division (Hamilton)
• NJ Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell (NJCCIC) (Hamilton, West Trenton or Newark)
• Communications Bureau (Hamilton)

Applicants will be able to select one Division of their interest. Interns must report to in-person to their assigned office location. Interns are hired as TES employees and are not eligible for remote work. Hours of work will be Monday-Friday within business hours of 8AM-5PM. Interns are limited to no more than 21 hours per week. The internship program starts and ends on the dates noted above.
For more information on our Divisions, please review our organizational structure:
Organization Overview New Jersey OHSP
For suggested majors, please review our internship pamphlet:
Careers New Jersey OHSP
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
High School Seniors are welcome to apply to internships in our NJ Cybersecurity & Communications Integration Cell (NJCCIC). Internships in all other areas are only open to undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university or post-graduate program who have completed a minimum of 48 college credits or two years by the start of the internship.
Applicable to all students:

• Undergo a Level 1 background investigation check.
• Have a U.S. citizenship or permanent residence status.
• Be available for the entire duration of the internship program.
• Submit all required documentation with application (resume, unofficial transcript, completed State of New Jersey Application for Employment (available on our website), cover letter discussing why you wish to intern for NJOHSP, and a writing sample under 500 words demonstrating your written work product (school assignment is acceptable).
• Must be available for Orientation on September 14, 2026.

HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants must submit the following:

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcript
• Cover letter discussing why you wish to intern for NJOHSP
• Writing Sample (not to exceed 3 pages) (school assignment acceptable)
• Completed State of New Jersey Application for Employment (available on our website)
• Letter of recommendation is optional.

All submissions must be received no later than 4:00PM on the closing date. Failure to submit all required documentation may result in your disqualification.
NJ RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. For more information on the program and Divisions and Bureaus, please visit our website at www.njohsp.gov/internships.
NJ ETHICS REQUIREMENT
Applicants accepting employment with NJOHSP are required to adhere to the Conflicts of Interest Law N.J.S.A. 52:13D-12 et seq., the Uniform Ethics Code N.J.A.C. 19:61-1.1. et seq., and LPS Supplementary Ethics Code which may limit or preclude outside activities and/or outside employment. Employees in certain positions are required to annually file financial disclosure statements.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
NJOHSP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our staff. We strongly encourage people from all groups and communities to apply.
SAME Applicants: NJOHSP participates in the "State as a Model Employer of People with Disabilities" (SAME) program. If you are applying under the NJ "SAME" program, your Schedule A or B letter must be submitted along with your resume and any other required supporting documents indicated on the announcement by the closing date indicated below. For more information on the SAME Program please visit SAME Program, email: CSC-SAME@csc.nj.gov or call CSC at (609) 292-4144, option 3.
NJOHSP provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application hiring process, please notify the agency via careers@njohsp.gov and request the ADA Coordinator contact you. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.