08/03/2026
TWO AGENCIES ARE STILL AVAILABLE TO HOST INTERNS FOR FALL 2026:
1. Joplin Police Department
2. MSSU Campus Police Department
We are accepting applications through Monday, August 10 - please help spread the word to any students who might be interested.
To apply, submit a single PDF document with the following:
• A polished resume
o It is strongly recommended that students meet with Career Services to review their resume before submission. Students with professional, polished, modern resumes are more likely to secure internships. A resume is the first opportunity to make an impression - we want it to be a good first impression and not that the person is disorganized, unprofessional, and ill-prepared to transition into the workforce.
• A brief cover letter discussing their interest in the internship. (1/2 - 1 page)
• The PDF file name should include the applicant's name.
Application packets should be emailed to [email protected] by Monday, August 10 for priority consideration. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled, but those received by the priority deadline will be given first consideration.
Internship Details
• Selected applicants will earn 4 credit hours of CJ 0491 - Internship in Criminal Justice
o Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing, department approval, cumulative GPA 2.5, and a CJ GPA 3.2. Exceptions must be approved by the department.
• Selected applicants must submit to a background check, fingerprinting, and will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement, agreeing to keep department information confidential.
• Weekly internship schedules in site will be negotiated with agencies.
