Public Safety & Transit Internship - Summer

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) offers a summer internship through the Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD) providing hands-on exposure to law enforcement and public safety careers. Interns may rotate across Bus/Rail operations, Safety, IT, Planning, and administrative functions in the MD/DC/VA region.

You will assist with data analysis, reports, and presentations while participating in trainings and meetings to broaden understanding of transit operations and safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; must be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree aligned with the internship.
• Must have completed freshman year and be entering sophomore year; minimum GPA 2.8.
• Internship may be offered for consecutive summers based on performance and availability.

Responsibilities

• Compile, review and analyze data; input and correct data for reports.
• Research data for management, operations and administrative reports; use reports for assignments.
• Produce work products such as presentations, reports, and data representations for assigned department.
• Attend trainings and meetings to gain exposure to transit functions and departmental operations.

Skills

Analyzing numerical data

Communication

Computers and office equipment

MS Office (Excel/Word/Databases)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Enrolled in accredited college/university pursuing a relevant degree

Completed freshman year and entering sophomore year

Minimum cumulative GPA 2.8

Tools

Personal computer

Microsoft Office Suites

Office equipment

Job description

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) offers a summer internship through the Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD) providing hands-on exposure to law enforcement and public safety careers. Interns may rotate across Bus/Rail operations, Safety, IT, Planning, and administrative functions in the MD/DC/VA region.

You will assist with data analysis, reports, and presentations while participating in trainings and meetings to broaden understanding of transit operations and safety