Careers and Internships

About IDHS

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) leads Indiana's emergency planning and operations, first responder training and fire and building safety.

• The offices of the State Fire Marshal and State Building Commissioner oversee fire and building safety efforts, including the enforcement of building codes, a fire investigations unit and hazmat and radiation programs. The offices of the State Fire Marshal and EMS also certify and train thousands of first responders each year.
• The Office of Emergency Management works with local and national partners on emergency planning, preparedness and response, including the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC), which leads response and coordination efforts for large-scale incidents.
• The Office of School Safety is responsible for school safety specialist training and certifications, and it supports Hoosier schools' safety efforts
• The agency also administers state- and federal-funded grant programs.

Learn more about IDHS on the Agency Overview page.

Find IDHS Careers

Search and apply for for IDHS job openings, create a profile, set up alerts and save jobs you are interested in on the Work for Indiana website. The state of Indiana offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans and generous paid time off. Additional information can be found at State Employee Benefits Overview.

Find IDHS Internships

IDHS internships are located primarily at the Indiana Government Center in downtown Indianapolis. Experience working in government and public safety, earning college credit and serving Hoosiers are just some of the benefits from an internship with IDHS.

Internship openings are posted on the same Work for Indiana website as the agency's job postings. They may be offered at different times of the year, so check regularly or create an alert to be notified when an IDHS internship is listed.

Look for IDHS internship openings

No IDHS internships available? Consider applying for an internship at another state agency or learn about the Governor's Summer Internship Program.

State internships