Forensic Internships

Interns will spend about 12-20 hours per week in the forensic laboratory working on a project during the period of the internship. These positions are unpaid and will require a minimum of a three month commitment.

Candidates should be pursuing a degree at an accredited university, be a recent graduate of an accredited university, or a Service Member in the DOD SkillBridge program. 

A natural science degree is highly preferred but a criminal justice or other relevant degree may be considered.

The application period is now open for 2025. Applications will be accepted through January 17, 2025. You will be notified by February 14, 2025 if you qualify for an interview. 

Complete the application below AND submit the following documentation to cdps_cbi_laboratory_internships@state.co.us:

-Cover letter: In the cover letter, please outline your qualifications, preferred availability in 2025 and estimated time commitment. Additionally, please list the forensic disciplines you may be interested in and why. Please include any institution project requirements (Note: CBI may not be able to accommodate a specific project based on instrumentation and staffing.)

-Resume or CV

-Copy of unofficial transcripts

-Letter of recommendation: Must be from a current/past program advisor, superior officer, professor or department head.

NOTE: Final candidates will be required to be fingerprinted, successfully pass a polygraph, an extensive background investigation, a drug screen and provide a DNA buccal swab. If you have used marijuana in the past 12 months, or any illegal drugs in the past five years, have been convicted of a felony or have a history of criminal activity, you will be disqualified and will not be considered for this position.

For questions about the CBI internship program, please email us at cdps_cbi_laboratory_internships@state.co.us