Paid Summer Internship: Organized Crime Investigations

Criminal Justice Division

Organized Crime Task Force—White Plains

Student Assistant for Investigations

Reference No. OCTF_WP_PUGS_SUM_2026

Paid Summer Placement for Undergraduate Students | Application Deadline is February 27, 2026*

The Office of the New York State Attorney General’s (OAG) Organized Crime Task Force (OCTF) in White Plains has a paid summer placement available for undergraduate students during the 2026 Summer Program. OCTF is responsible for investigating and prosecuting multi-county, multi-state, and multi-national organized criminal activities occurring within New York state.

The selected student will be exposed to techniques and procedures used during criminal investigations and expected to obey all applicable laws, regulations, and rules. The student will be supervised by and work with OAG detectives, attorneys, and other professional and legal support staff. This placement is an excellent opportunity for students who are considering law enforcement or criminal justice careers.

Duties:

• Perform various case preparation and other investigative support tasks including inventorying equipment and evidence, completing data entry assignments, and assisting OAG detectives with administrative tasks;
• Conduct open-source, social media, and other web-based searches;
• Review court records and other public documents, audio files, videos, and reports of interviews related to ongoing criminal investigations;
• Attend meetings with detectives and attorneys related to ongoing criminal investigations;
• Assist with preparing reports and PowerPoint presentations;
• Review and transcribe recorded conversations; and
• Support other projects and assignments as needed.

Qualifications:

• Applicants must be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate degree program;
• A demonstrated interest in the law, law enforcement, and criminal justice;
• High attention to detail, organized and able to effectively manage and prioritize work assignments;
• Ability to analyze and synthesize large amounts of information;
• Familiarity with and proficiency using Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook;
• Sound judgement with the ability to handle confidential information with sensitivity and discretion; and 
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Summer Program Details

• The placement requires in-office work. Therefore, the selected students must be available to report to OAG’s office located at 44 South Broadway in White Plains, NY on their scheduled workdays.
• At the time students receive and accept a paid placement offer, they must provide written documentation demonstrating they are full-time students in good academic standing as defined by their schools. Applications from students who will be starting college/university during the 2026 fall semester will not be considered.
• The summer program will run for eight weeks from May 18 – July 10, 2026. Students hired for the program must be available to work full-time (37.5 hours/week) during these dates and for the entire eight (8) weeks of the program.
• The selected student will be hired as a student assistant and paid the undergraduate hourly pay rate of $17.75.
• United States (U.S.) citizenship and New York state residency are not required, but applicants must be eligible to be employed in the U.S.
• Applicants are encouraged to learn more about OAG bureaus and regional offices prior to submitting their applications by reviewing information that is available on the public website.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 

The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.

How to Apply

The following section provides detailed information about the application process and application requirements. Please review the complete list of instructions prior to preparing and submitting your application materials online.

• Applications for summer placements must be submitted online. To apply, please click the following link: 

ag.ny.gov/job-postings/undergraduate-graduate-students

• Applications are submitted separately for each bureau/regional office, and an applicant’s candidacy for each application is determined separately by each bureau/regional office.
• Please limit your application submissions to three (3) total across all bureaus/regional offices.
• *Applications are accepted online until February 27, 2026, and paid placement offers are made on a rolling basis.
• The following four (4) documents must be submitted with your application:

Your documents should reflect your own thoughts/work product in text that was written by you. Do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to generate application documents. Once submitted, you will not be able to access or edit your application. Therefore, we strongly encourage you to have someone review/proofread your documents ahead of submitting your application online.

1. Cover Letter

• You may address your letter to the Legal Recruitment Unit.
• Indicate why you are interested in a placement with OAG and what makes you a strong candidate.
• You may wish to include information about what life experiences you will bring to the position that will enhance OAG’s ability to serve the diverse population of this state.

1. Resume

• Ensure your resume is complete and current prior to submitting your application.

1. Reference List

• Submit a list of three (3) professional references (i.e., supervisor or professor).
• For each reference, indicate the nature and duration of your relationship.
• Include contact information and email addresses for each reference.
• Please note that your references will not be contacted until after you interview for the placement.

1. Writing Sample

• Submit a paper completed for school or a writing sample that was prepared for a job or during an internship/externship.
• Submit a sample that demonstrates your ability to analyze and organize information into an effective document.
• We recommend submitting a sample that is 2-4 pages in length.
• If needed, please include a cover page providing the reviewer with any relevant background information or context.
• Failure to submit a complete application will delay the consideration of your candidacy.
• If a bureau wishes to schedule an interview, they will contact you directly to arrange this meeting.

If you have questions about a placement with OAG, the application process, or need assistance with submitting your application, please contact Legal Recruitment via email at recruitment@ag.ny.gov.