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Natural Resources Police Intern - UNPAID

Civilian

Recruitment #24-005734-0013

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Introduction

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites eligible candidates to apply for an internship with Natural Resource Police. This opportunity will provide hands-on experience in the Criminal Justice Field.

Part-Time (>20 hours) 

Unpaid/Course Credit

GRADE

9998

LOCATION OF POSITION

306 Marine Academy Drive, Stevensville, MD (Queen Anne's County)

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to support the work of Natural Resources Police, by assisting in projects that are essential to maintaining operations and efficiency at Matapeake Work Center.

Sample tasks include: 
  • Administrative work associated with fleet vehicles 
  • Assist with inventory to include filing, tracking/accounting and data entry
  • Administrative work associated with procurement 
  • Assist with the NRP Ballistic Vest Program
  • Other projects in need of support

The internship runs approximately 11 weeks between the middle/end of August and middle of December. The specific start/end dates, hours, and schedule will be determined in collaboration between the intern and supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicant must be a current college student, undergraduate or graduate level. A GPA of 2.5 or above is required for academic credit. 

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Interested in the field of Criminal Justice or a related field, including conservation law enforcement
  • Boating experience

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

The selected candidate may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle, UTV or golf cart. If assigned such duties, you will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland and three points or fewer on your current driving record.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants selected for employment may undergo an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to: employment reference check, education verification, driving record check (if the position requires employees to drive a vehicle) and a criminal history check including fingerprinting.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment and submit all additional documentation as required as noted below in the “Further Instructions” section. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and submit the required documentation will proceed to the next phase of evaluation. Candidates may be interviewed in person or via telephone to determine selection.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application. 

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management at Application.Help@maryland.gov ; ATTN: Recruitment and Examination Division. Please note, standard business hours for the help desk are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Inquiries made after hours will be reviewed the following business day. 

If you need to make adjustments to a submitted application or if you have general inquiries regarding this recruitment, please contact Lexi Gast at Alexandra.Gast@maryland.gov. 

Please provide ample time to complete the application template. If you are having technical difficulties submitting an application on the day of the deadline, it is strongly advised that you complete the JobAps physical application template and hand deliver to DNR - HRS at 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 before 4:30 p.m. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cannot guarantee that late submissions, as a result of technical difficulties, will be accepted. 

Additional documents are required for this recruitment along with your online application. Additional documents can be uploaded as an attachment under the Resume Tab of the online application. Please combine all supporting documents together as ONE attachment. Attach to your online application the following additional information: 
  • Resume and Cover Letter 
  • Two Letters of Recommendation, signed and dated, from a faculty liaison (if the student is seeking credit)  *Recommendations must be from non-relatives. 
  • Unofficial Transcript 
  • Driver's License or State ID 

*You will see four (4) upload box options once you have accessed the application template in case you are unable to combine all documents into one file. You can upload your documents to any, regardless of description. 

Additional documentation may be requested at the time of interview. An encrypted email can be sent to provide additional security measures. 

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay 

Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.


Click on a link below to apply for this position:

Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online
View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here.
Apply via Paper Application. You may also download and complete the Paper Application here.

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