2026 Fall Internship - Police Department

Summary

This is an internship position with the Marshal's Office - Police Department at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.

Closing Date: Sunday, 06/07/2026, 11:59 PM ET

Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 200 applicants . The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date.

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Duties

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The Supreme Court of the United States Police is a Federal law enforcement agency that derives its authority from United States Code 40 U.S.C.6121. The Supreme Court Police enforce Federal and District of Columbia laws and regulations, as well as enforce regulations governing the Supreme Court Building and grounds prescribed by the Marshal and approved by the Chief Justice of the United States. The department's mission is to ensure the integrity of the Constitutional Mission of the Supreme Court of the United States by protecting the Supreme Court, the Justices, employees, guests, and visitors.

The primary duties of a Police intern involve clerical work, assisting department employees, assistance with special projects, and performing general office work in a police setting.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Meet Experience Requirements (see Qualifications)
• Employment is subject to successful completion of a security background check.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See:

Qualifications

This program is competitive and draws interns from a highly qualified applicant pool. In general, interns should possess demonstrated academic achievement; ability and willingness to work closely with others; flexibility; self-sustaining motivation and initiative; and impeccable trustworthiness, discretion, and maturity. Good judgment is critical. Internships are open to The Public - U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. See

• Applicants must have completed two semesters of undergraduate study and meet one of the following criteria:
  
  
  • Actively enrolled in a Bachelor's program for the entirety of the internship term;
  • Returning to a Bachelor's program immediately following the internship term; or
  • Participating in a federal fellowship program after the internship;
• Law students and graduate students are not eligible to participate in the Supreme Court Internship program.
• Preference will be given to applicants prepared to work eight-hour days, five days per week. Some offices may accept interns available less than full time but at least four days per week.
• Interns selected for the fall and spring terms should plan to work for 16 weeks.

Education

At least two semesters of undergraduate study are required.

Additional information

Internship Program participants are eligible for the SmartBenefits transit subsidy. Please note that the Court does not offer a parking benefit.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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