Internal Audit Intern

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.