The Michigan State Police (MSP) department provides 24-hour statewide quality police service for the safety and protection of the people and their property in the state of Michigan. Its primary responsibilities are to reduce the opportunities for crime, to reduce traffic accidents through diligent and fair enforcement of the laws of the state and to act as the first responder to any citizen's needs that can be addressed through the resources of the criminal justice system.
A semester-long internship with the Grand Rapids Forensic Laboratory will offer exposure to multiple disciplines of forensic science. The program will expose students to evidence handling, chain of custody, and the specific functions of each discipline to demonstrate how those processes aid in criminal investigations. The program will conclude with a Case Capstone Presentation. This program will be without monetary inducement and for academic class credit in accordance with LOM 1.13 (Interns and Volunteers). It will be the responsibility of the internship candidate to ensure that they receive academic credit for their experience.
Grand Rapids Forensic Laboratory Semester Internship Outline
At the time of internship, must be currently enrolled in a undergraduate or graduate program.
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This position requires passing a criminal history background check, drug screen, and a fingerprint check by the Michigan State Police.
Please click on the link to download a CJIS-008 (Michigan State Police Criminal Background Authorization Form). Once you complete the form please upload the form to the attachment section of your application along with your resume, cover letter, and college transcripts. This form will be required to be considered for an interview. Please click on the link to the form located on the job posting.
Candidates for the internship program at the Grand Rapids Forensic Laboratory will meet the following organizational and laboratory requirements:
A semester-long internship with the Grand Rapids Forensic Laboratory will offer exposure to multiple disciplines of forensic science. The program will expose students to evidence handling, chain of custody, and the specific functions of each discipline to demonstrate how those processes aid in criminal investigations.
Internship Program Schedule:
The order of forensic disciplines is subject to change based on staff availability and scheduling. The weeks dedicated to Evidence Receiving and the Case Capstone Project/Presentation will remain consistent with the above proposed schedule. A finalized schedule will be determined by the Internship Coordinator (in collaboration with the Unit Supervisors) and provided to the intern(s) at the start of the program.
Week 1 – Evidence Receiving / Laboratory Orientation / Laboratory Safety and Security
Week 2 – Crime Scene Response Team Exercises
Week 3 – Trace Evidence Unit Observations
Week 4 – Controlled Substances Unit Observations
Week 5 – Firearms and Toolmarks Unit Observations
Week 6 – Body Fluid identification Unit Observations
Week 7 – DNA Unit Observations
Week 8 – Latent Print Unit Observations
Week 9 – Case Capstone Project / Mock Interview Practice
Week 10 – Case Capstone Presentation / Feedback Survey
The academic schedule of the selected candidates will be taken into consideration when determining the internship schedule. Candidates can expect to dedicate 8-12 hours per week to the program.
The supplemental questions shall be used in conjunction with the PD-039 (Application for Internship), and PD-037 (Agreement for Provision of Unpaid Student Services to the Michigan Department of State Police). All students applying for an internship program with the MSP Forensic Science Division shall answer all the questions and attach/submit the completed PD-039 and PD-037 to the Internship posting you are interested in pursuing. Selected applicants for our internship program will be required to complete a (CJIS-008) Background Check Request form. All students must also submit a resume, cover letter and a recommendation from a college faculty member.
Official Transcripts:
As part of the application process, please upload an unofficial or official copy as an attachment. If offered an internship opportunity with the State of Michigan an official copy will be requested.
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
State of Michigan unpaid Intern positions do not include a comprehensive benefits plan.
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