Deadline: February 1, 2026
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: To qualify, your cumulative GPA must be a minimum of 3.3, and you must have completed two semesters of college. You MUST be able to physically come in to BPD HQ 6-8 weeks in advance of starting in order to be finger-printed and begin the background process, and you must be able to serve at our physical location during regular working hours (between 7 am and 5 pm).
Internship Completion Requirements: You must have completed a minimum of 90 hours over the semester in order to successfully complete the internship. Internships within the Agency but outside of the Forensic Laboratory will include working with sworn personnel and receiving exposure in the Criminal Justice field. Internships are unpaid and competitive. Being an intern allows you to develop relationships while exploring the areas of your interest and may give you a competitive advantage in your future employment search. Though an internship is never a guarantee of employment, we are proud to say that some of our most outstanding interns are now our employees.
NEW! Internships are available in the Forensics laboratories, Crime Scene and Evidence Management through this application, and there is a new application for select units outside of the Forensic Division, including the Police Commissioner’s Office, Homicide, and Special Events.
Internship Coordinator Information (only required if gaining college credit)
Dr. Wendy Stickle
Email: wstickle@umd.edu
Phone: (301) 738-6307