2027 Summer Internship Program - Law Enforcement Intern

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Networking

MARTA passes provided

Free LinkedIn Learning access

Free access to our FedFuel career devt

Café and dining options on-site

Dress for your day

Flexible hours

Access to on-site fitness center

Job summary

The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta is seeking an energetic intern to support a range of operational, administrative, and strategic duties within the department. You will collaborate with internal teams, manage day-to-day tasks, and contribute to efficient workflows while gaining exposure to the central banking system.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work onsite, with flexible hours and opportunities for professional development and

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Support organizational goals by performing a range of operational, administrative, and strategic duties.
• Collaborate with internal teams and manage day-to-day tasks to ensure efficient workflow.
• Contribute to productivity improvements and maintain compliance with policies.

Skills

Excel

Access

Word

PowerPoint

Analytical skills

Education

Criminal Justice

Psychology

Homeland Security or Emergency Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Company Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

As an employee of the Atlanta Fed, you will help support our mission of promoting the stability and efficiency of the U.S. economy and financial system. Your work will affect the economy of the Southeast, the United States, and the world. The work we do here is important, and how we do it is just as important as what we do. We live our values of integrity, excellence, and respect every day. We do the right thing, we do things right, and we treat people right. A career at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta gives you the chance to do work that touches lives and helps communities prosper.

The Bank believes in flexibility to balance the demands of work and life while also recognizing the necessity of connecting and collaborating with our colleagues in person. Onsite work is an essential function of this position, and you are required to be onsite according to the schedule set by your management.

OUR BANK

The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States and is one of the most influential, trusted, and prestigious financial organizations. It consists of twelve Reserve Banks located around the country and the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C. The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta territory covers the Sixth Federal Reserve District, which includes Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, and portions of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The Atlanta Fed and the other Reserve Banks play an important part in all three of the Fed’s functions: monetary policy, bank supervision and regulation, and the operation of a nationwide payment system.

PLEASE READ:

Internships are paid. Summer housing will not be provided. This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, performance standards or requirements, efforts, skills or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, rush jobs, change in workload or technological developments).

SCOPE OF ASSIGNMENT:

This position is responsible for supporting organizational goals by performing a range of operational, administrative, and strategic duties. The role involves collaborating with internal teams, managing day-to-day tasks, and ensuring efficient workflow within the department. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. This position contributes directly to improving productivity, maintaining compliance with company policies, and enhancing overall organizational performance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Proficient in excel, access, word, PowerPoint & strong analytical skills.

PREFERRED MAJORS:

• Criminal Justice
• Psychology
• Homeland Security or Emergency Management

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
• Great work ethic and detail oriented
• Comfortable working across time zones to complete projects in a timely manner

OUR BENEFITS TO INTERNS (some benefits are subject to being onsite) :

• Professional development opportunities
• Networking
• MARTA passes provided
• Free LinkedIn Learning access
• Free access to our FedFuel career development tool
• Café and dining options on-site
• Dress for your day
• Flexible hours
• Access to on-site fitness center

Additional Requirements:

This position will require at minimum fingerprinting for a criminal background check, education and employment verification, along with potential additional screening requirements due to the information accessed while performing the job. Any offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of any required background screening. These screenings would be initiated at the time of offer acceptance and can take up to approximately 8 weeks to be completed. The screening covers areas such as education/employment verification, criminal history, credit history, and reaches out to your references and people that know you well. For Law Enforcement positions, physical, psychological, drug, stress/EKG, and attending an academy will be required. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta employees must comply with the Bank's ethics rules. These rules generally prohibit employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children from holding financial interests (such as common stock and corporate bonds) issued by financial institutions. This prohibition also applies to investment funds that focus on investing in the financial sector. If you, your spouse/