INTERPOL offers a range of internships across both policing and support services. This is a great opportunity to get work experience in an international organization and understand how international police cooperation works.
Internships can be in our policing services for those of you who are interested in security and crime matters. We also offer internships across our support services, from communications and strategic planning to human resources.
How do I apply?
Please note that INTERPOL is in the process of changing its e-recruitment platform from ‘Talentlink’ to ‘Recruitment Hub’. During this transition period, both platforms will be run concurrently until all the positions published in Talentlink have been fully recruited.
To search current internships, please visit both platforms.
Applications must be made via the platform where the post is published.
Please include a cover letter including:
*Your motivation to join the INTERPOL internship programme;
*Your interest in and your assets for the specific internship you are applying for;
*Your expectations for this internship
Link to our platforms:
Recruitment Hub (new platform)
Who can be an intern at INTERPOL?
To do an internship at INTERPOL, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be enrolled in, or have graduated from, a post-secondary accredited academic institution within the past one year on the date of submission of their application;
- Be a national of one of INTERPOL’s member countries;
- Have attained the legal age of majority in their country of nationality;
- Be fluent in English.
- Meet the requirements indicated for each specific internship opening for which they wish to apply.
Conditions of internships
Duty station
Most of our internship opportunities are based in our headquarters in Lyon, France, but there are some opportunities in our other duty stations. The duty station of each internship is indicated in the vacancy notice.
Duration
The length of an internship depends on the needs of the hiring service and is indicated in each vacancy notice. It varies from a minimum of six to a maximum of 11 months.
Remuneration
As of 1 January 2025, the internship allowance is EUR 700 (which is prorated according to the number of days worked), and a transport subsidy of EUR 30 per month. An additional housing subsidy of EUR 170 per month will be provided to eligible interns.
Costs
All costs related to the recruitment process and subsequent travel, insurance, accommodation, and living expenses must be borne by the intern.
Security clearance
A confidentiality vetting inquiry will be carried out prior to confirming any selection. If selected, you must produce a certificate of non-criminal records from your country of nationality and from any other country where you have lived for more than 12 months in the past five years.
Visa
Interns are responsible for obtaining and financing the necessary visas. INTERPOL will provide you with the necessary documents.
Medical insurance
Interns are required to be subscribed to a health insurance, covering in case of illness and death, for the entire duration of the internship. However, they are eligible to request enrolment in the Organization’s health insurance coverage at no additional cost.
Confidentiality
Interns must be discreet and keep confidential any and all unpublished information obtained during the course of the internship and may not publish any documents based on such information.
