TBI Summer 2026 Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) Internship-Summer-01282026-74766

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.

Spend Your Summer Making an Impact with TBI's Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) Team
Gain a unique, hands-on perspective of the criminal justice system by contributing to a statewide effort that strengthens investigations and supports justice for victims. As the TBI SAKI intern, you'll play a key role in evaluating and closing gaps in Tennessee's DNA databases' critical for generating leads in criminal cases.

Working closely with the SAKI Census Lead, you'll analyze criminal justice data for accuracy and completeness while learning how processes in the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS), Forensic Services Division (FSD), and Criminal Investigation Division (CID) intersect to impact case outcomes.

This opportunity is ideal for problem-solvers who understand how small steps drive big results and enjoy collaborating across professional disciplines. Those best suited for the role have the ability to rapidly absorb new information, work comfortably at a computer for extended periods, and communicate challenges effectively.

.Key Responsibilities:

Gain real-world experience in criminal justice and forensic processes, bolstering familiarity with the state's lead investigative agency

Contribute to meaningful work that impacts public safety

Build analytical and professional skills in a multidisciplinary environment

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.