Public Safety Intern (Paid, 40hrs/wk) – On-site

Delaware River Port Authority Police Department; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid weekly

Free parking at all facilities

Complimentary passage on DRPA bridges

Complimentary travel on PATCO

Opportunity to participate in aMeaning

Job summary

DRPA/PATCO seeks college students for the 2027 summer internship program. Positions pay $20.00 per hour and require full-time, in-person work at the Benjamin Franklin Bridge Administration Building in Camden, NJ for a 10-week period from June 7, 2027, to August 13, 2027.

Applicants must meet eligibility criteria (pre-employment evaluation including drug, background check, transcript verification showing full-time enrollment, and residency within DRPA's Port District).

Qualifications

• Basic exposure to reading and analyzing information (coursework, projects, case studies, or research assignments).
• Ability to write clearly and thoughtfully, with guidance and feedback.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks accurately.
• Openness to learning new concepts, tools, and processes throughout the internship.
• Confidence to ask questions, seek clarification, and apply constructive feedback.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality work.
• Problem-solving mindset when approaching assignments.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Students are expected to demonstrate professional conduct, including reliability, respectful and effective communication, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing, processing, and maintaining police records and reports.
• Support the handling, retrieval, and management of CCTV footage.
• Assist with processing applications and maintaining documentation through the Lawsoft system.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Writing skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Criminal Justice degree (in progress)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

DRPA/PATCO seeks college students for the 2027 summer internship program. Positions pay $20.00 per hour and require full-time, in-person work at the Benjamin Franklin Bridge Administration Building in Camden, NJ for a 10-week period from June 7, 2027, to August 13, 2027.

Applicants must meet eligibility criteria (pre-employment evaluation including drug, background check, transcript verification showing full-time enrollment, and residency within DRPA's Port District).