Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (OIG) Internship

The Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (OIG) are recruiting for interns through the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice.  Listed below is an announcement for their internship.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is offering an internship with their Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the Fall 2014 semester.  HHS OIG consist of six component offices.  The Office of Investigations (OI) is responsible for conducting and coordinating investigative activities related to fraud, waste and abuse in over 300 HHS programs.  OI investigates Medicate and Medicaid fraud, child support enforcement matters, potential illegal activities, and mismanagement of applications, grantees, contractors, or HHS employees in the performance of official duties.  Investigations often result in criminal, civil, or administrative action. 

Students must meet the following requirements to apply:

·         U.S. Citizen

·         Student enrolled at UMCP for the Fall 2014 semester

·         At least 18 years of age

·         A minimum GPA of a 3.0

·         Agree to a background check

·         Available to work at least 10 hours per week with a minimum of 2 hours per day

·         Available to work all Fall semester (15 weeks)

·         A minimum of 56 cumulative credits

·         Completion of CCJS 300 is preferred

To apply for the position, please send the following materials to CCJS Advising by 4:00PM on Friday, July 11, 2014.  Materials can be submitted electronically to ccjsadvising@umd.edu, fax (301) 314-9355, or hardcopy. 

·         Cover Letter (addressed to Mrs. Monica Zink address: 355 E Street, SW - Suite 410 Washington, DC 20024)

·         Resume including birth date

·         Unofficial Transcript