Summer Public Safety (Central Records) Intern - (2027) - $20.00/hr.

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Bridge passage on DRPA bridges

PATCO travel for commuting

Paid weekly internship

Job summary

The Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) offers a summer internship through its Public Safety Department - Central Records in Camden, NJ. Interns work full-time, 40 hours per week, for a 10-week period from June to August 2027, with an hourly rate of $20.00.

Applicants must be 18+, meet background checks, and provide transcripts showing full-time enrollment. Benefits include free parking and commuting perks on DRPA bridges and PATCO, plus exposure to professional work environments and records

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Criminal Justice or a related field.
• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to read and analyze information clearly and accurately.
• Excellent written communication and documentation skills.

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 & analysis

Clear writing

Instruction following

Willingness to learn

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Criminal Justice degree or in progress

Tools

MS Office

Job description

This position will be posted from November 2, 2026 to November 16, by 4:00 p.m.

Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test and a background check.

DRPA and PATCO are subject to federal law, under which marijuana continues to be illegal.

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Paid Internship Description

The Delaware River Port Authority ("DRPA") is a bi-state agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New Jersey. It owns and operates the Benjamin Franklin, Walt Whitman, Commodore Barry, and Betsy Ross Bridges which are four major bridge crossings of the Delaware River. The Authority’s transit subsidiary, the Port Authority Transit Corporation ("PATCO"), operates a two-track rapid transit line between Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Lindenwold, New Jersey.

Program Description

The hourly rate will be $20.00/hr.

The DRPA/PATCO is seeking to hirecollege studentsfor the 2027 summer season. The hourly rate for most administrative intern positions is $20.00. While former summer interns are welcome to apply, past employment as a summer internship does not guarantee that you will be selected for an internship during summer 2027.

Students who wish to apply for a summer internship must meet the following criteria:

1. Successful completion of a pre-employment evaluation which includes drug (including marijuana) and alcohol.
2. Successful completion of a criminal background investigation conducted by a third-party vendor.
3. Applicants must be 18 years of age.
4. High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
5. Submit an official college or university transcript with the institution’s raised seal verifying that you were enrolled full-time in an undergraduate degree program during both the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters. The transcript must verify completion of at least 24 credits total, including a minimum of 12 credits in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.
6. Submit official college or university documentation verifying full-time enrollment in an undergraduate degree program for the Fall 2027 semester, with a minimum of 12 credits.
7. Verification of Full-time Enrollment - Transcript Submission Deadline: Upon acceptance, students must submit a signed Acknowledgment of Understanding Form acknowledging that failure to satisfy all eligibility requirements and to provide the required documentation, including an official transcript by June 15, 2027, will result in immediate removal from the program without exception.
8. Home residence must be located within DRPA’s Port District, which includes (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties in Pennsylvania, and Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean, and Salem, counties in New Jersey).
9. Be available to work in-person, full-time, 40 hours per week, (including a paid lunch hour) for the entire 10-week period, from June 7, 2027, through August 13, 2027.

Department Requesting Intern

Public Safety Department - Central Records

Desired Skills & Professional Expectations

This internship is designed to provide college students with meaningful, hands-on exposure to a professional work environment. While extensive prior experience is not required, we’re looking for students who have:

• 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 and on time
• 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

Essential Duties and 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.

Education and/or Experience

Preferred:

• Criminal Justice degree or in the process of obtaining.
• Intermediate skill level in using MS Office.

Work Location

Benjamin Franklin Bridge Administration Building, located in Camden, NJ

Work Hours

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, including a paid lunch hour

A Few Benefits of Interning at the Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) and the Port Authority Transit Corporation (PATCO)

• Competitive pay.
• Paid weekly.
• Free parking at all facilities.
• Complimentary passage on DRPA bridges when they are used for commuting to and from work only.
• Complimentary travel on PATCO, when the train is used for commuting to and from work only.
• Opportunity to participate in a meaningful learning experience with industry leaders and professionals.

What You’ll Gain

As part of a supportive team, you’ll gain practical real-world experience, develop essential professional skills, and opportunities to build a strong professional foundation.

For more information about the Authority’s 2026 Summer Internship Program: https://www.metro-magazine.com/digital-cover-features/more-than-a-summer-job-building-the-next-generation-of-transit-talent

Every 2026 intern who responded to our survey said the internship prepared them to work in a professional environment.

"This was a great program and definitely exceeded my expectations."

"I really liked how it was a structured program, with different sessions and an orientation.It made the process easier and more engaging."

DRPA/PATCO is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employee