Colorado State Patrol

Company/Organization Description:

When originally legislated in 1935, the Colorado State Patrol was created to “…promote safety, protect human life and preserve the highways of this state by the courteous and strict enforcement of the laws and regulations of this state relating to highways and the traffic on such highways.” (CRS 24-33.5-201) The Colorado State Patrol has evolved over the last 75 years into a multifaceted and complex law enforcement agency. Through the dedication of our members, past and present, and our high level of professional service and industry-leading technical competence, the CSP has held strong to our traditions while taking on new and challenging law enforcement missions.

From our modest beginnings as a “Courtesy Patrol,” charged with enforcing vehicle laws and providing protection to the governor, the CSP has transformed and diversified into a multitude of public safety specialties. In addition to our expertise in traffic safety, we are also leading the state in areas such as: commercial motor vehicle enforcement, hazardous materials routing and rule making, specialized enforcement, aviation, homeland security, communications, immigration enforcement, investigative services, dignitary protection, infrastructure protection, criminal interdiction, research and development, legislative advisement, education, and more. The CSP continues to be a proven leader in providing exceptional public safety services in all endeavors. 

Company/Organization Type:

Law Enforcement

Internship Description:

The career interest program is designed to allow the public who is interested in becoming a member of the Colorado State Patrol an opportunity to experience multiple facets of the organization. This program would allow the individual/potential applicant to participate in multiple ride-alongs among various units of the organization to give a bigger picture of the Colorado State Patrol.     

Depending on the participant’s geographic location, the following units may be coordinated with to have the participant “ride-along” or shadow a member of the unit for a length of time as determined by schedules:

•        Ride-Along with a road Trooper

•        Communications Center

•        Executive Security Unit

•        Community Outreach Event/Unit

•        HazMat

•        MCSAP

•        Port of Entry

•        Evidence Unit

•        Cadet Training

•        Vehicular Crimes Unit

•        STIS

•        Aircraft

•        Victim’s Assistance Unit

•        Armory

•        Support Services

•        Any other unit where the participant would not be exposed to sensitive information.

Internship Format:

In-person

Hours of Operation:

We operate 24 hours a day/7 days a week; however, generally, the ride-alongs and events will be during the day ranging from 7am to 8pm. 

Required or Recommended Skills:

Have a genuine interest in law enforcement or supporting roles for law enforcement. Able to engage with a wide variety of people in a professional manner and extroverted in a manner to ask questions and engage with not only members of the Colorado State Patrol but also members of the public. Needs to be punctual, organized, and communicate in a timely and professional manner. 

 While not a skill or course, it would be beneficial for the intern to have set day(s)/times they can participate to make scheduling easier.  

Number of Potential Internship Positions:

Summer - 2

Fall - 2

Spring - 2