College Intern - Information Technology - LEADS

Schedule: Part-time

About Us:

Who We Are:

Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio's motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.

What You'll Do

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Ohio State Highway Patrol – Information Technology/ Law Enforcement Automated Data System

Report in location: 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223

Work Days and hours would vary between Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm depending on student’s schedule.

This is an ongoing internship located in Columbus, OH. The selected candidate will ideally be able to work throughout the school year and summer, for an average of 20 hours per week or less (with flexibility during the school semesters given class schedule and course load).

The pay rate for a college intern is based upon the students' academic status:

Undergraduate student rate of pay - $16.93 per hour

Graduate student rate of pay - $20.59 per hour

Major/field of study should be in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Cybersecurity

Job duties:

Perform fundamental tasks using a limited/basic understanding of high-level network security

Read and respond to emails

Review current IT and Security policies

Assist with Technical Security Audits

Research new security products and strategies

Develop quality assurance procedures

Test, troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing applications

Participate in requirements analysis, gather and evaluate user feedback

What’s in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Employment Requirements (all must be verified upon hire)

To be eligible for an internship opportunity at the Ohio Department of Public Safety, an applicant must:

Be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university.

Be in good standing with the college/university.

Have a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

Be enrolled in at least one course.

Be pursuing a degree or finishing a degree.

Job Skills: Internship

Technical Skills: Information Technology, Cybersecurity

Professional Skills: Critical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Analyzation