Description

About the Internship

The Chief Security Office (CSO) is a pivotal division within the Port Authority, tasked with ensuring the safety and security of the Port Authority's assets, including its customers, employees, and critical infrastructure. OCSO is structured into several specialized units including Resource Management and Planning (RMP), each focusing on different aspects of security and operational management.

RMP supports all departments under CSO. It assists in vital administrative functions such as contract administration, data analytics for crime and financial statistics, process improvement initiatives (e.g. automation), employee engagement, purchasing equipment, and managing requests for office space and vehicles. RMP is essential in ensuring that each unit has the resources and tools required for efficient operation.

• Develop a quarterly plan to evaluate and enhance employee engagement within the Chief Security Officer's office, with the capability to monitor progress over the course of the year.
• Collaborate with directors and managers to develop a workplace effectiveness plan across the various divisions.
• Design and execute programs that foster a sense of belonging and connection among employees, improving morale, retention and overall satisfaction.
• Identify training opportunities for security professionals to acquire new certifications and enhance their knowledge, ensuring compliance with leading security standards.
• Assist in organizing and executing employee events aimed at engaging staff, fostering pride, learning leadership skills, and promoting the Office of the Chief Security Officer as an excellent place to work.
• Identify and implement strategies to enhance work productivity by evaluating current workflows, optimizing resource allocation, and leveraging technology.
• Explore opportunities for improving employee time management, streamlining processes, fostering collaboration, and providing necessary training and support.
• Consider employee feedback and industry best practices to introduce initiatives that drive higher performance, reduce bottlenecks, and encourage a culture of continuous improvement.

• Enrollment at a college/university through Summer 2025 and into the Fall 2025 semester
• Major in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Public Administration, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Public Administration, Business, or a related field

• Interest in 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: employee engagement, leadership in security, workforce productivity
• 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

• The start date will be Thursday, May 29, 2025

• The internship will last approximately 12 weeks, ending on Friday, August 22, 2025

• This is a full-time internship (5 days per week at 7.25 hours per day)

• The format is expected to be hybrid (2 days virtual and 3 days 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 $20.70 to $27.21 (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