Paid Criminal Justice Internship - Full-time / Part-time

Paid Criminal Justice Internship 

 

PhotoFax, Inc., a nationwide private detective agency, is currently offering paid internships in the Newark, NJ/NYC  area for Summer 2026.  

 

If you are a current college student with an interest in the Criminal Justice field, Private Investigations provide an exciting career path meant just for you! Submit your resume today for an opportunity to earn college credit on top of a full-time wage. We provide the tools and training necessary to begin a career as a Private Investigator. Over 95% of our interns are offered full-time jobs with PhotoFax post-graduation. 

 

What your day will look like: 

• Monitoring, pursuing, and documenting individuals in a covert manner from a company issued-fully customized surveillance vehicle 

• Pre and post surveillance briefing with your case manager to discuss objectives, surveillance tactics, and case details 

• Detailed reporting on daily case observations 

• Uploading video evidence obtained to the company database 

 

View our recruiting video:  

 

What you will gain: 

 

• Experience that will lead to other opportunities in: 

• Investigations 

• Law enforcement 

• Upper claims management 

• Growth within PhotoFax 

• A company issued vehicle customized for surveillance and all equipment necessary to do the job 

• Hands on training with our experienced trainers with 35 years of investigative knowledge 

• Competitive internship wage 

• Expenses reimbursed 

• College credit in collaboration with your institution’s internship program 

 

What you need to apply: 

 

• High school diploma or GED 

• Currently enrolled in a college or university 

• Valid driver’s license 

• Clean driving record with minimal infractions 

• Will reside in the greater NYC/NJ area during the internship period 

• Flexibility to work any day of the week including weekends and holidays 

• No previous experience is necessary; we provide all training and licensing 

• Eligible to work in the United States