Agency
Safety
Division
70000075 Dept of Public Safety
Job Classification Title
Student Intern (S)
Position Number
Grade
PORT 12
About Us
The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.
Description of Work
Are you interested in business, accounting, public administration, or compliance? Join NC DPS as an Internal Audit Intern and gain hands-on-experience evaluating processes, reviewing policies, and assessing compliance with established regulations and procedures. You'll work alongside experienced professionals to conduct audits, analyze operational practices, and identify opportunities for improvement. The internship provides valuable exposure to risk management, internal controls, and organizational accountability while supporting the agency's mission of serving North Carolina safely and effectively.
This posting is for a part-time Summer Intern with the Internal Audit Section of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS). This Internship is expected to start on August 24, 2026, ending on October 23, 2026. The
work schedule is HYBRID part time, up to 30 hours per week. The rate of pay is $15.00 per hour.
Responsibilities include:
Conducting audits with audit teams
Reviewing policies for changes
Assisting Audit manager and Audit Director with special projects.
Assisting with ensuring divisions are in compliance with state, federal and local government policies relating to
safeguarding departmental assets.
Ensuring fraud, waste and abuse is not occurring in the agency.
About the Internal Audit Section:
The DPS Internal Audit Section provides DPS management with independent reviews and analysis of various functions and programs within the Department. The section’s overall objective is to provide management with information,
analysis, appraisals, recommendations, and pertinent comments which are necessary in order for management to properly discharge its responsibilities, and to offer suggestions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the
operations of the Department of Public Safety. The Internal Audit Section consists of one office, located in Raleigh, NC.
This unit provides audit coverage for the Department through the performance of Compliance, Financial, Performance, Special Reviews, Follow-up, Consultation and IT audits.
About the NC Dept. of Public Safety (DPS):
The mission of DPS is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through prevention, protection, and preparation with integrity and honor. Included in this department are Alcohol Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Information Network, Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, NC National Guard, NC Office of Recovery and Resiliency, Samarcand Training Academy, State Capitol Police,
and State Highway Patrol. Also included are these Boards and Commissions: ABC Commission, Governor’s Crime Commission, Private Protective Services Commission, and Boxing & Combat Sports Commission. DPS is comprised of
approximately 6,000 permanent positions and nearly 13,000 NC National Guard temporary positions.
Interns will be hired through Temporary Solutions which operates as the State’s temporary employment agency. As a temporary position there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Visit www.nctemporarysolutions.com for employment information.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.
The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Management Preferences, including Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs), are not required but may be used to determine the pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Work experience may include internships, volunteerism, and full and part-time work. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s potential to qualify for the position, as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations for the advertised position.
Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitute for a complete application.
Management Preferences
Must be currently enrolled in college or a recent college graduate. NOTE: "Recent" graduates are those who have graduated within the last 6 months.
Must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree (or a recent graduate) in Accounting, Auditing, and/or Business Administration or related field.
A college transcript is required to determine eligibility. Please attach your unofficial college transcript(s). The transcript must include your name, courses/major, and the name of the college/university.
Note: Please make sure your application is complete before submitting because the system will not allow you to reapply. (Your college transcript must be attached.)
Note: Interns must submit to a background check and fingerprinting or consent to agency onboarding requirements.
The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions Selected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA-specific background check. Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice involved, and we invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Due to the nature of work performed in our agency, prior convictions and/or charges may prohibit employment for positions which are subject to PREA or other position-specific background checks.
Transcripts
Transcripts are required to determine eligibility for this internship. Please attach your unofficial transcript to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally, qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university.
- Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.
- International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members .
Military Experience
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference: A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS). A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Workday account to check the status of your application. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification when the position is filled. For more information about the application process, please visit State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions. For technical issues related to your Workday applications, please place a support ticket.
For basic information regarding employment with North Carolina State Government, please call (984) 236-0800. If there are any questions about this specific vacancy other than your application status, please contact Damien Neville (Internship Program Assistant) via phone 919-609-3237/email [email protected] or Laura Holloway (Employment Consultant) at 984-279-4432.
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Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
This internship is for applicants currently pursuing (or recent graduate with) a degree in Accounting, Auditing, and/or Business Administration or related field with accounting coursework.
Please attach an unofficial transcript and letter of recommendation from a professional reference or college advisor/professor.
EEO Statement
T he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter:
Damien Deshawn Neville
Recruiter Email:
[email protected]
