Public Safety Strategy Intern

ADT • Boca Raton, FL

17d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Public Safety Strategy Intern will support initiatives that strengthen partnerships between private security operations and public emergency response agencies. This role focuses on research, stakeholder engagement, and strategic analysis to improve emergency response coordination and technology integration.
The intern will work cross functionally with operations, product, and industry partners to explore solutions that reduce dispatcher workload, improve response prioritization, and advance electronic dispatch adoption.
This is a high visibility role with exposure to industry leaders and national public safety organizations.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Public Policy, Criminal Justice, Business, Strategy, Emergency Management, Communications, or related field with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable engaging with external stakeholders in professional settings.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations.
• Interest in public safety, emergency response systems, or technology enabled operations.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required, as we do not offer sponsorship.
• Must be available for the entire duration of the internship program, from May 18-July 30, 2026.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to government, public sector, or policy environments.
• Experience conducting interviews or stakeholder research.
• Interest in operational efficiency, innovation, or strategic partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on emerging technologies supporting emergency communication centers and monitoring operations.
• Analyze opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual processes.
• Support evaluation of private response initiatives and alternative response models.
• Synthesize findings into executive ready summaries and recommendations.
• Assist in education and awareness efforts related to alarm validation standards and electronic dispatching.
• Conduct interviews with public safety stakeholders to capture insights and case studies.
• Support outreach efforts to drive awareness of digital dispatch capabilities.
• Support collaboration with industry associations and strategic partners.
• Assist in preparing materials for conferences and industry events.
• Capture feedback from public safety stakeholders and translate insights into internal recommendations.

Benefits

• Culture of professional development & training, including access to LinkedIn Learning, collaborative team support, and exposure to meaningful, real-world projects
• Front-line experience and opportunities to learn directly from leaders through our Executive Leadership Team (ELT) Speaker Series
• Commitment to equity and inclusion through ongoing initiatives, employee resource groups, and employee recognition programs
• Volunteer opportunities to give back and make a difference in the communities we serve

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed