Victim Compensation Services Intern (Summer 2026)

Description of Work

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety has an internship opportunity with Victims Compensation Services for the Summer of 2026. If you are a current college student or recent college graduate, please continue reading because this internship could be the perfect fit for you.

Victims Compensation Services reimburses citizens who suffer medical expenses and lost wages as a result of being an innocent victim of a crime committed in North Carolina. Victims of rape, assault, child sexual abuse, domestic violence and drunk driving, as well as the families of homicide victims, are eligible to apply for financial help.

This internship opportunity will allow students to:
• Learn the Victims Compensation Services (VCS) Programs
• Become knowledgeable of the policies and statutes that govern the program services provided
• Train in program operations to aid in the ability to engage in research and outreach
• Learn the intake, investigation, examination, processes and become acknowledgeable about Commission Meetings
• Research community-based organizations supporting underserved populations (African-American/Black citizens, families, males, rural areas, Hispanic and Asian Communities/Organizations) directly impacting these communities to provide information and awareness of the VCS Programs    

The student will function as a Claims & Outreach Process Intern. Specific responsibilities will include outreach, telephone calls (incoming/outgoing), investigate and examine claims, data entry, process mail, filing, faxing, and research.

Ideal applicants will possess the ability to interpret and apply statutes; active listening skills; excellent communication skills; good organizational skills; excellent writing skills; and the ability to follow directions.

This internship is expected to start on May 18, 2026, and continue through July 24, 2026. The work schedule is part-time (up to 30 hours per week), Monday -Friday. The rate of pay is $18.00 per hour. 

A college transcript is required to determine eligibility. Please attach your unofficial college transcript(s). 

The selected intern will be required to provide a letter of recommendation from a professional reference or academic advisor/professor before being hired.

Interns will be hired through Temporary Solutions which operates as the State’s temporary employment agency. As a temporary position there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Visit www.nctemporarysolutions.com for employment information.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.    

The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Management Preferences, including Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs), are not required but may be used to determine the pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.    

All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Work experience may include internships, volunteerism, and full and part-time work. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s potential to qualify for the position, as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations for the advertised position. Click here for more information and application resources.   

Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitute for a complete application.    

Management Preferences

• Must be currently enrolled in college or a recent college graduate. NOTE: "Recent" graduates are those who have graduated within the last 6 months.
• Must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree (or a recent graduate) in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Counseling, Social Work, Sociology, Behavioral Science, Forensic Science, or Human Services.

A college transcript is required to determine eligibility. Please attach your unofficial college transcript(s). The transcript must include your name, courses/major, and the name of the college/university.

Note: Please make sure your application is complete before submitting because the system will not allow you to reapply. (college transcript must be attached)

Note: Interns must submit to a background check and fingerprinting or consent to agency onboarding requirements.