Paid Spring Internship, Office of Chief Investigator

Investigations Division
Office of Chief Investigator--New York City
Student Assistant
Reference No. INV_NYC_PUGS_SPR_2025

Spring Paid Placements for Undergraduate Students 

Application Deadline is January 31, 2025*

The Investigations Division of the Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is seeking a talented and motivated undergraduate student for a paid placement in the 2025 Spring Program. This placement will report to the Detective Supervisor/Executive Officer for Office of the Chief of Investigations.

The division is comprised of sworn police officer investigators and civil investigators who work throughout the state. Many of the police officer investigators have specialized skills such as computer forensics; proficiency in languages other than English; forensic accounting; and technical surveillance like wiretaps, bugs, and cameras. Investigators work on cases throughout OAG, including with the Organized Crime Task Force, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, Major Investigations Unit, and State Counsel.

Duties will include, but not be limited, to the following:
• Supporting the division’s recruitment/hiring efforts by assisting in the development of programs designed to expand the diversity of the unit through marketing our job opportunities to colleges and universities;
• Developing a program to identify management training programs that would be suitable for senior staff;
• Assist with intel surveys and policy, planning and training, along with presentations;
• Assist with the development of the Power Apps database for agency wide recruitment;
• Assisting with administrative needs;
• Note taking during Office of the Chief of Investigations meetings;
• Drafting forms; and
• Participating in the ongoing development of the division’s policy and procedure manual and research.

Qualifications:
• Candidates must be majoring in criminal justice, criminology, police studies, forensics, or another relevant area of study;
• In order to support the division’s efforts to serve all New Yorkers, familiarity with and understanding of the issues and politics surrounding policing reform, criminal justice reform, and racial justice and the communities that are most impacted by these issues;
• Strong analytical, verbal communication, writing, and organizational skills;
• Proactive with sound judgement and the ability to work independently and as a productive member of a team;
• Comfortable and adept at using technology such as MS Office to complete work assignments; and
• Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable.

Spring Program Details
• The format of this placement is hybrid. Students report to their designated workstation two or three (2-3) days per week. On the days students work remotely, they need a reliable computer, a secure internet connection, a phone, and a sufficiently quiet and private workspace to telework.
• To be eligible for a paid spring placement, applicants must be able to demonstrate they are full-time students in good academic standing as defined by their schools. Applications from student who will be starting college/university during the 2024-25 academic year will not be considered.
• The undergraduate student hired for this placement will work part-time for the spring semester (15 hours/week for 12 weeks for a total of 180 paid hours). The undergraduate student will be hired as a
student assistant and be paid the hourly rate of $17.23. • Applications are accepted online until January 31, 2025, and paid placement offers are made on a rolling basis.*
• Students who are hired for the spring program may begin their placements on January 22, 2025, or after.
• 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.

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 spring placements must be submitted online. To apply, please visit
INV_NYC_PUGS_SPR_2025
• 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.
• Applications are accepted online until January 31, 2025, and 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.
1. Cover Letter
− You may choose to 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 better serve the diverse population of this state.
2. Resume
− Ensure your resume is complete and current prior to submitting your application.
3. List of three (3) references.
− Submit only professional (i.e., supervisor or professor) references.
− 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.
4. 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 3-6 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.
• 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.
• Please submit your application for a spring placement at least three (3) weeks before any deadlines that could impact your candidacy and note this in your cover letter
• 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.