Internship SSB IOD Cyber Section East Livonia CCU

Job Description

Spring 2027 Semester

The MSP Cyber Sections Computer Crimes Unit (CCU) office in Livonia is seeking digital forensics and criminal justice students enrolled in a post-secondary educational program that are interested in an unpaid internship with the Michigan State Police (MSP) for the Spring 2027 semester. This internship would be approximately 10-20 hours per week for approximately 12 weeks with start and end dates to be determined by the requirements of the selected individuals educational institution.

The CCU provides investigative support in the seizure acquisition and analysis of digital evidence including digital device forensic examinations for the law enforcement community.

The CCU also has oversight over the statewide Michigan Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. The task force includes over 50 federal state and local law enforcement agencies who work together to investigate offenders who use the Internet online communication systems or computer technology to sexually exploit children.

Students applying for this internship should have a strong understanding of digital forensics software and techniques and interests in the digital forensics and criminal justice fields.

Required Education and Experience

The selected individual must be at least 18 years of age be continuously enrolled in a digital forensics program at a post-secondary educational institution (with a minimum of six credit hours per term or semester where they will receive credit for this internship) have a valid operators license and pass a fingerprint-based Criminal Justice Information Systems background check.

Additional Requirements and Information

During their internship with the CCU the selected student will have an opportunity to:

Participate in criminal investigations involving digital evidence.

Learn about the forensic capture and analysis process for digital evidence.

Analyze and compile data into formats needed for investigative tasks.

Utilize specialized forensic software and equipment to support investigative actions.

Prepare forensics reports regarding analyzed evidence.

Provide educational training to end users on cyber security related topics.

**Due to the nature of this internship it is likely that the selected student will be exposed to material that may be inappropriate offensive and sexual in nature.**

For questions regarding the CCU Non-Paid Internship please contact D/Lt. Lauren Cetnor .

Application Process:

Application submission must include a cover letter resume official or unofficial college transcripts and their educational institutions internship requirements. **If offered an internship opportunity an official copy will be requested.**
Your application must also include a completed Application for Internship (PD-039)Agreement for Provision of Unpaid Student Services (PD-037) andBackground Check Request (CJIS-008).All three forms must be attached to your NeoGov application when applying.

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.

The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

Required Experience:

Intern

Employment Type : Intern
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1