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Over 2,500 civilian Security Specialists are working within the Air Force, and they can be found at almost every installation, ensuring all personnel, facilities, and classified information are properly protected. This internship will focus on information protection, safeguarding vital assets from theft, loss, misuse, fraud, disclosure, espionage, and sabotage.

During your PCIP internship, you’ll work shoulder to shoulder with senior Security Specialists and other Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) personnel on challenging and rewarding projects, where you will make real contributions and gain invaluable real-world experience. You may qualify for a full-time position in our PALACE Acquire (PAQ) Program once your degree is completed.

SECURITY ADMINISTRATION CAREER PATHS INCLUDE:

Personnel Security | Industrial Security | Antiterrorism/Force Protection | Acquisition Security | Physical Security | Information Security

QUALIFICATIONS & ELIGIBILITY

  • U.S. citizenship required

  • Full-time undergraduate student (completed a minimum of 60 credits as an undergraduate) or graduate student enrolled in an accredited college or university

  • Pursuing a BA/MA and/or a BS/MS

  • GPA 2.95 or above and in good academic standing

  • Ability to obtain Security Clearance (funded by USAF)

POTENTIAL TO TRANSITION TO FULL-TIME PALACE ACQUIRE (PAQ) INTERN PROGRAM AFTER GRADUATING

  • A formal 2-3 year training and career development track

  • Real-world projects and missions

  • Mentoring provided by senior Security Specialists

  • Opportunities to lead projects

  • Annual performance-based promotions

  • Placement into a permanent AFCS position as a professional-level Security Specialist once the PAQ program is successfully completed

A FULL-TIME OFFER INCLUDES FEDERAL BENEFITS AS WELL AS THESE INCENTIVES:

  • Student Loan Repayment

  • Paid move to employment location (if required upon conversion to PAQ program)

  • 100% Tuition Assistance toward a graduate degree while in the PAQ Program