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Student Internship Programs

Student Internship ProgramsNathans Investigations offers year-round student internship programs to accommodate students at various academic levels. Whether you’re pursuing an undergraduate degree, a Master’s degree, an MBA, or a PhD, our internships are open to currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students. Selected interns can engage in authentic investigative work, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment and cutting-edge technology in a dynamic metropolitan setting. These Student Internship Programs offer a diverse and distinctive experience that serves as a solid foundation for future careers in the field of criminal justice. During their enrollment in our Student Internship Programs, interns may be assigned to various specialized units, each focusing on distinct aspects of Florida private investigation:

Specialized Units for Florida Private Investigator Internship and Criminal Justice Students

Nathans Investigations offers a hands-on Florida Private Investigator Internship program for students who want to become licensed Florida private investigators or work in criminal justice. During the internship, students gain real experience by working in different specialized units, including:

  • Background Investigations Unit: Here, interns perform detailed background checks for jobs and legal cases. This skill is very important for Florida private investigators.

  • Field Operations Unit: Interns take part in fieldwork such as surveillance, collecting evidence, and visiting sites. These tasks are key for both private investigators and law enforcement.

  • Specialized Operations Unit: This unit handles tough cases like undercover work and financial fraud. These skills are needed by advanced Florida private investigators.

  • Missing Persons Unit: Interns help find missing people, which is an important job shared by private investigators and criminal justice professionals.

  • Public Interest Unit: This team looks into consumer fraud, environmental problems, and civil rights cases that affect the public.

  • Cold Case Unit: Using new tools and methods, this unit works on unsolved old cases, combining traditional investigation with modern technology.

Florida Private Investigator Internship Program Details

Our Florida Private Investigator Internship runs all year and is unpaid. However, students may earn college credits through their schools. To join, students need to be enrolled full-time, usually as upper-level students. Graduates cannot apply.

  • Duration: 16 weeks in fall and spring; 12 weeks in summer.

  • Schedule: Interns work about 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Shifts can be during the day, afternoon, or evening. Some weekends may be required, depending on the unit.

Eligibility for Florida Private Investigator Internship

To be accepted into the internship program, applicants must:

  • Be at least 18 years old.

  • Show strong interest and motivation in private investigation or criminal justice careers.

  • Keep a minimum GPA of 3.0 in their major and 2.7 overall for undergraduates. Graduate students are also welcome.

  • Be enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university. Graduates before the program start date are not eligible.

  • First-term freshmen or students without GPAs must meet alternate requirements, such as high school GPA and test scores.

Application Requirements for Florida Private Investigator Interns

Applicants need to send:

  • A cover letter explaining their interest and qualifications.

  • Current college transcripts.

  • Copies of driver’s license and student ID.

  • A recent criminal background check.

  • A letter of recommendation from an internship coordinator or faculty advisor.

Key Skills for Florida Private Investigator Interns

The best applicants usually have:

  • Strong thinking and problem-solving skills.

  • The ability to adapt to new situations.

  • Initiative and the drive to work independently.

  • Good teamwork and communication skills.

  • Sound judgment and decision-making.

  • Clear speaking and writing abilities.

  • Strong people skills to build good work relationships.

This Florida Private Investigator Internship program gives valuable hands-on experience. It helps prepare students for careers in private investigation and the wider criminal justice field.