Internship Program
We are not currently accepting applications for the internship – please check back in February 2026 for the Summer 2026 Internship Application.
ISP’s Law Enforcement Internship is an excellent way for college students to gain valuable experience with the Indiana State Police. Read the details below to learn how and ISP internship might benefit you.
ISP Tactical Strength & Conditioning Internship
The Indiana State Police (ISP) Tactical Strength and Conditioning Internship Program is an observational and experiential program designed for college students who are pursuing a career in Tactical Strength and Conditioning. This opportunity provides a learning environment based on on-the-job experience while working closely with State Troopers in all realms of law enforcement today. Interns at ISP will have an opportunity to work with academy recruits, department specialty teams (SWAT, SCUBA, EOD etc.) current Troopers and civilian staff members. Read the information packet below for more details on this incredible internship opportunity.
ISP Tactical Strength and Conditioning Internship Information
Internship Program Overview
- Designed for college students pursuing a career with the Indiana State Police
- Field Enforcement
- Legal Section
- Criminal Justice Data Division (IT)
- Laboratory Division
- An observational and experiential program
- On-the-job training includes administrative and field experience
- Interns will engage in a ride-along program
- Scheduling options include 8 weeks or 16 weeks
- Total of 160 hours minimum
- Internship is unpaid
Minimum Standards
- U.S. Citizen
- Minimum 18 years of age
- No juvenile or adult criminal arrests or convictions
- Minimum one year of college
- Minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale at an accredited college or university
- Must be for college credit
- Valid driver’s license
- Have operating telephone service (either residential or cellular)
- Current e-mail account for electronic correspondence
In addition to these minimum standards each student must submit to a driver’s license check, a criminal history check, a sex offender registry check, and a local wants and warrants check as well as being fingerprinted on a criminal history card.