Summer Intern, Security Planning & Analysis

Port Authority of NY & NJ•Jersey City, NJ

12d•$18 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

About the Internship The Chief Security Office (CSO) is looking for a Security Planning and Analysis intern to join their Resource Management & Planning team! CSO is a pivotal division within the Port Authority, tasked with safeguarding the agency’s customers, employees, and critical infrastructure. CSO is comprised of specialized units, including the Resource Management & Planning (RMP) Unit, which provides strategic and operational support across all security functions. RMP plays a crucial role in supporting CSO through contract administration, facilities planning, data analytics, process improvement initiatives, and strategic resource development. The unit also supports high-impact projects such as large procurements, primary event operations, and interdepartmental coordination efforts. This intern will support specialized operational projects, including reimbursement documentation efforts, facility security asset mapping, and development of dashboards and automated reporting tools.

Requirements

Enrollment at a college or university at the time of the internship
Major in Business Administration, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Security Management, or a related discipline

Nice To Haves

Interest in the Public Safety career field and working closely with security professionals
Enthusiasm for working in a government environment and working closely with public safety and civilian security professionals
Experience and interest in one or more of the following areas: security operations, central event planning, or federal reimbursements
Creative thinking and openness to learning new technologies and methodologies
Analytical mindset with the ability to work with data and identify insights.
Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau and Power BI)
Familiarity with Power Automate, RPA, or similar tools
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity
Demonstrated willingness to learn new tools, concepts, and workflow

Responsibilities

Support preparation efforts for the 2026 major summer events, including operational planning documentation, data collection, and coordination with CSO units.
Assist with developing, organizing, and preparing expense and operational materials required for federal or external reimbursement submissions.
Conduct on-site reviews and internal assessments to support security asset optimization, ensuring accurate mapping of cameras, access control points, barriers, and other physical security infrastructure across facilities.
Create dashboards, charts, and automated workflows to meet RMP’s operational reporting needs, including crime stats, workload reports, and asset tracking.
Assist in developing automated processes (e.g., Power Automate flows) to streamline recurring monthly or quarterly reports.
Participate in assigned special projects related to major event readiness, security initiatives, or process improvements.