Career Interest: Law Enforcement/Intelligence/Forensics

Career Exploration Websites

Use this section to research career paths, typical job titles, and how to start building skills to get prepared for this industry.

• Overview of Legal and Law Enforcement Career Options from O*Net 
• GoGovernment.org – Explore options within the federal government by field or by specific agency using this resource.

Student Organizations- How to get InVOLved

Use this section to learn about student organizations you can join at UT to learn more about your desired industry, network with professionals and peers with similar interests, and build transferable skills.

• Explore the opportunities to get involved through the Center for Leadership and Service
• Join a student organization like (COMING SOON)
• UT’s National Forensic Academy Collegiate Program
  Offer through the Law Enforcement Innovation Center, an arm of UT’s Institute for Public Service, this summer course helps prepare students for criminal justice careers.
• Forensic Anthropology Center
  Volunteer, intern, or take a short course at the Forensic Anthropology Center.

Specific Job & Internship Search Websites

Use this section to search specific job and internship boards for this industry.

• Volunteer and Intern
  • Metro Nashville Police Department Internship
    Intern with a local law enforcement agency in the state of Tennessee.
  • Federal Law Enforcement Training Center College Intern Program
    Gain experience in federal law enforcement through this competitive internship program.
  • Criminal Justice Internships
    Use this website to explore internships in law enforcement and criminal justice.
• Job Search
  • American Academy of Forensic Sciences
    The AAFS provides an excellent job board listing open positions in forensics.
  • International Association for Identification Job Listings
    Utilize this professional association’s job board to explore job options in forensics and crime scene investigation.
  • Department of Justice Agencies
    Explore law enforcement and intelligence focused agencies in the federal government with this resource.
  • Police Employment
    Find opportunities in state and local law enforcement