HERO Intern Program - Virtual Info Session (H.S.I.)

Greetings all, please be aware of the upcoming Department of Homeland Security HERO Program paid federal internship information sessions being provided by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Homeland Security Investigations (H.S.I.) Forensic Trainers and Special Agents.

The Event details are listed below:

Date: 17 September 2025

Time: 1300-1500 EST

Location: Online (Virtual)

Target Audience: Service Members & Veterans

Virtual Link below:

Don’t miss the opportunity to meet the reps in person to have your questions answered.

Additional details on the Program are listed below:

H.E.R.O

Human Exploitation Rescue Operation (HERO)

Child Recue Corps

Do you need a mission?

The Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Human Exploitation Rescue Operation (HERO) Child Rescue Corps is a paid federal internship that is open to disabled veterans and disabled active duty service members who are transitioning out of the service due to wounds, illness, or injury. (VA DoD Disability Rating)

The HERO Program is operated by HSI and managed by the HSI Cyber Crimes Center.

The program mission is to combat the growing problem of child exploitation by recruiting, training, and equipping wounded, ill or injured veterans to become computer forensic analysts (CFAs). Although positions are not guaranteed, our goal at the end of the internship is to hire successful interns as fulltime CFAs to assist Special Agents in the rescue of child sexual victims, the prosecution of sexual predators, and the prevention of child sexual abuse.

The HERO Program consists of 13 weeks of paid HSI introductory and forensic training, followed by a 9 month long paid internship in computer forensics at HSI offices throughout the U.S. Locations are selected during the application and hiring process.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• VA/DOD Disability Rating or Statement of Service

• Proof of Honorable Discharge (DD214)

• Provide all requested supporting documents to include essay addressing specific topics

• Pass Criminal History, Background Investigation, and Drug Test Screening

• Obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance

• Must attend all interviews and training

• Willing to relocate at own expense to selected office location

PROGRAM TRAINING:

• 13 weeks of paid introductory and computer forensic training in Fairfax, VA, leading to certifications in CompTIA A+ and forensic software programs

• 9 months paid practical experience assisting HSI Special Agents with criminal cases and prosecutions at various H.S.I. Domestic Office Locations

PROGRAM BENEFITS:

• Paid training and internship at the GS-5 or GS-7 grade level

• Lodging and per diem provided during the 13 weeks of training Paid Annual Leave, Sick leave, and Holidays

• Federal Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Site: www.ice.gov/hero

- Application Link

- Job Locations

- Sign up for Updates

- More Info: [email protected]

APPLICATION DATES: Early 2026

The Registration Link to apply will be live 04 Dec 2025.

Register soon, space is limited.

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Host or Publisher James Coleman (Transition Coordinator - SRU Fort Belvoir, VA)