TBI Summer 2026 East Region Criminal Investigation Internship (Chattanooga)-Summer-01282026-74772

Internship

"This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position."

https://www.tn.gov/tbi/general-information/learn-about-internships-at-tbi.html

Who we are and what we do:

"That Guilt Shall Not Escape Nor Innocence Suffer"
At TBI, it is more than a slogan. It is a promise to the people of Tennessee.
Every day, our dedicated employees serve the Volunteer State with professionalism and passion. As Tennessee's lead law enforcement agency, we value truth, bravery, and integrity. We are proud to play a part in making Tennessee an even better place to live.

Job Overview:

An internship at TBI gives qualified college and post-graduate students an inside look at TBI's critical mission and work across the state. While no guarantee of future employment, an internship with TBI offers students from a wide range of backgrounds a broad look at all it takes to fulfill our unique place in the state's criminal justice system.

The TBI Internship opportunity is a 10-week summer program, June 1, 2026 - August 7, 2026.

The TBI Chattanooga Internship Program provides college students with hands-on experience working with Special Agents in the various investigative divisions within our office, including the Criminal Investigation Division (CID), Drug Investigation Division (DID), Medicaid Fraud Control Division (MFCD), Fire Investigations, Cyber & Digital Evidence Unit (CDEU), and the Human Trafficking Unit, as well as collaboration with our Criminal Intelligence Analysts.

.Key Responsibilities:

Interns will work alongside Special Agents within each respective division depending upon current investigations and needs within the office.

Responsibilities and learning opportunities may include:

• Observing investigative operations in both office and field settings
• Participating in surveillance and investigative support activities
• Reviewing and organizing case files, reports, and video evidence
• Assisting with administrative and project-based tasks

This internship offers students the opportunity to learn directly from experienced Special Agents and professional staff while contributing to real-world investigative work that supports law enforcement partners and public safety across Tennessee.

Interns assigned to the Cyber Squad will be exposed to various types of cyber-related criminal investigations, cryptocurrency tracing, the collection and preservation of digital and non-digital evidence, cybercrime research, public awareness, education, intelligence sharing, support, and training. Those assigned to a Cyber Squad Internship will gain an understanding of how the Cyber Squad investigates complex technology facilitated crimes, as well as how the Cyber Squad supports TBI Special Agents and our other federal, state, and local law enforcement partners across Tennessee to investigate, identify, and arrest/deter cyber criminals.

Join our dynamic internship program designed to provide hands-on experience across four key divisions within the TBI. This rotational structure offers a comprehensive understanding of law enforcement operations and administrative functions.

Academic Year Preference:

Internships are open to college juniors, seniors, or those pursuing post-graduate education.

Pursuant to the State of Tennessees Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the States policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that persons race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veterans status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.