Summer Intern, Security Planning & Analysis

Description

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• The start date will be Thursday, May 28, 2026
• The internship will last approximately 12 weeks, ending on Friday, August 21, 2026
• This is a full-time internship (5 days per week at 7.25 hours per day)
• In accordance with Port Authority policy, this position permits interns to work remotely a maximum of one day per week. In person collaboration is essential to how the Port Authority conducts business and regular in-office days, or team collaboration days may be required depending on business needs. Some internships may require interns to be fully in-person.

• Only applicants under consideration will be contacted
• If selected to move forward, the hiring team will reach out directly to schedule 1-2 interviews
• Different internships will have different timelines for interviews

• The hourly rate range is $18.07 to $30.31 (the exact rate will be determined by internship type and rising school year)
• Ability to opt in to the New York State and Local Retirement System
• Access to Employee Business Resource Groups
• Facility Tours
• Career Panels
• Social/Networking Events