Intern, Aviation Security

Description

Position at The Port Authority of NY & NJ

About the Internship

The Aviation Security Central Office Unit is responsible for the strategic oversight, coordination, and compliance of aviation security programs across all Port Authority airports. The unit plays a vital role in ensuring the effectiveness of security operations and supports the consistent implementation of best practices to safeguard our passengers, employees, and airport facilities.

Responsibilities

• Review, monitor and track in-line baggage and CCTV Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) invoices to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
• Prepare and submit monthly revenue accruals to the Comptrollers Department which includes the review and processing of invoices
• Assist in the preparation of the multi-million and year Aviation Security budget
• Provide support in the planning and coordination of annual security training courses
• Compose PowerPoint presentations on Airport ID Card data processing times
• Compose detailed meeting minutes for various security meetings
• Conduct research of TSA security regulations and industry best practices.
• Perform additional tasks as requested to include white papers, Power Point presentations, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrollment at a college/university through the duration of the internship
• Major in Aviation management, Criminal Justice, Security, Public Administration, or a related discipline
• Minimum GPA of 2.7

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Ability to draft/edit documents to include bulletins, white papers, etc.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Customer service skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent written and communication skills

Internship Details

• The start date is expected to be in September or October
• This internship will require a minimum of 20 hours per week, but can go up to 36.25 hours per week
• The format is expected to be primarily in-person, but some remote days may be possible

Selection Process

• 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

Compensation & Benefits

• The hourly rate range is $18.07 to $27.89 (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