Standard Internship Program- is non-paid and provides an introductory opportunity to students interested in learning about the administrative and operational support services of department. All students who reside in the State of Maryland or attend school out of state, are welcome to apply. The goal of the Standard Internship Program are as follows:

To provide students the opportunity to become familiar with police operations and better understand, through firsthand experience and training, the complexities of the criminal justice system.
To foster students’ interest in law enforcement careers.
To assist students interests in law enforcement careers.
To assist students interested in pursuing a law enforcement career with Maryland State Police or other law enforcement agencies prepare for the police officer application process.
To enable senior high school, college and graduate school students to earn credits and obtain valuable career-related experience through meaningful and appropriate volunteer work.
To offer senior high school students the opportunity to earn community service credits toward graduation.
To encourage and support a culture of community among young people and build a foundation of commitment to volunteering.

Qualifications

Must be a senior attending high school, college or graduate student.
Must obtain a letter of recommendation from their educational institution to participate in the internship program before the intern completes an application.
Must be of excellent moral character.
Must have a Motor Vehicle Administration Record without serious offenses.
Must not have criminal convictions of any kind.
Must be physically and mentally capable of performing assigned duties.
Must be able to work for 10 hours a week for 8 weeks for a total of 80 hours.
If Military - qualified military members enrolled in the Skillbridge Program

The Maryland State Police is a paramilitary organization. All of the subdivisions of the Department fall under the Office of the Superintendent and are part of one of the three bureaus. Below you will find the responsibilities of each bureau.

Field Operations Bureau (FOB): The Maryland Department of State Police, Field Operation Bureau, is the centerpiece and largest law enforcement arm of the Department. This bureau is comprised of highly trained sworn men and women who dutifully represent the Department. Patrol Troopers have numerous responsibilities, ensuring that drivers adhere to state vehicular laws and regulations is the primary charge.

Support Services Bureau (SSB): Support Services Bureau provides reinforcement to the following four Commands: Technology and Information Management, Personal, Logistics, and Aviation. SSB provides materials and services to the Department of State Police and manages the Department’s information technology and communication systems that support enforcement across the State.

Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB): The Criminal Investigation Bureau provides the investigative function for the Department and is tasked with the investigation of criminal and drug violations, collection and forensic analysis of evidence and the regulation and registration of firearms within all jurisdictions across the State.

Office of the Superintendent: Includes staff and units that directly support the administrative and operational responsibilities of the Secretary. Those units and staff report to the Chief of Staff.