Internship / SSB / IOD / Cyber Section East / Livonia CCU

Spring 2027 Semester The MSP Cyber Section’s Computer Crimes Unit (CCU) office in Livonia is seeking digital forensics and criminal justice students enrolled in a post-secondary educational program that are interested in an unpaid internship with the Michigan State Police (MSP) for the Spring 2027 semester. This internship would be approximately 10-20 hours per week, for approximately 12 weeks, with start and end dates to be determined by the requirements of the selected individual’s educational institution.

The CCU provides investigative support in the seizure, acquisition, and analysis of digital evidence including digital device forensic examinations for the law enforcement community.

The CCU also has oversight over the statewide Michigan Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. The task force includes over 50 federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies who work together to investigate offenders who use the Internet, online communication systems, or computer technology to sexually exploit children. Students applying for this internship should have a strong understanding of digital forensics software and techniques, and interests in the digital forensics and criminal justice fields. The selected individual must be at least 18 years of age, be continuously enrolled in a digital forensics program at a post-secondary educational institution (with a minimum of six credit hours per term or semester, where they will receive credit for this internship), have a valid operator’s license, and pass a fingerprint-based Criminal Justice Information Systems background check.During their internship with the CCU, the selected student will have an opportunity to:

• Participate in criminal investigations involving digital evidence.
• Learn about the forensic capture and analysis process for digital evidence.
• Analyze and compile data into formats needed for investigative tasks.
• Utilize specialized forensic software and equipment to support investigative actions.
• Prepare forensics reports regarding analyzed evidence.
• Provide educational training to end users on cyber security related topics. Due to the nature of this internship, it is likely that the selected student will be exposed to material that may be inappropriate, offensive, and sexual in nature. For questions regarding the CCU Non-Paid Internship, please contact D/Lt. Lauren Cetnor, [email protected]. Application Process: Application submission must include a cover letter, resume, official or unofficial college transcripts, and their educational institution's internship requirements. If offered an internship opportunity an official copy will be requested. Your application must also include a completed Application for Internship (PD-039), Agreement for Provision of Unpaid Student Services (PD-037), and Background Check Request (CJIS-008). All three forms must be attached to your NeoGov application when applying.

Official Transcripts: As part of the application process, please upload an unofficial or official copy as an attachment. If offered an internship opportunity with the State of Michigan an official copy will be requested.

The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.