Ohio Department of Public Safety
Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio’s motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Ohio Department of Public Safety
Report In Location – Statewide
Work Day and Hours – Work Days and Hours will vary between Monday – Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM depending on student’s schedule

Why Choose the Ohio Department of Public Safety:
• Come join a team of dedicated public servants committed to high performance, innovative thinking, and delivering excellent and efficient services.
• An internship with the Ohio Department of Public Safety opens a career path to serving the citizens of Ohio and their local communities.
• Hands-on work with permanent DPS employees across all divisions

This is a Summer 2026 internship located at one of many offices throughout Ohio.

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

Potential Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety Depending on Location
• Free Parking!
• Free onsite Gym!
• Onsite Cafeteria!
• Onsite Daycare!
• Walking Path!

Looking for Candidates with a Major/Field of Study in the following areas:
• Business (e.g., Accounting/Finance, Human Resources)
• Behavioral or Social Sciences (e.g., Criminology, Psychology, Sociology)
• Communications
• Criminal Justice
• Emergency Management
• Emergency Medical Services
• Homeland Security
• Information Technology
• Intelligence
• Investigations
• Law Enforcement
• Political Science
• Public Administration
• Research


Ohio Department of Public Safety Website

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.

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.

Job Skills: Internship

Expectations and Timeline Expectations for your Application:
• Applications will be reviewed daily and matched with potential openings.
• If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring manager (there is a possibility you could be selected for more than one interview based on openings).

This is a Summer 2026 internship located at one of many offices throughout Ohio.

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.