Transit & Public Safety Intern

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Takoma Park (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) offers a summer internship program through the Metro Transit Police Department. This introductory opportunity gives college and graduate students hands-on experience across multiple departments, including Patrol Operations, Safety, IT, Engineering, and Planning.

Interns work at various locations in Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia, rotating assignments based on their major.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; enrolled in accredited college/university.
• Freshman year completed; entering sophomore year.
• Minimum cumulative GPA 2.8.

Responsibilities

• Assist in data compilation, input, and report production.
• Prepare management and operations reports using data.
• Create presentations and charts for assigned department.
• Attend meetings and support department projects.

Skills

Data analysis

Report writing

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Enrolled in a college or university pursuing a degree

Minimum GPA 2.8

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word processing

Databases

Job description

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) offers a summer internship program through the Metro Transit Police Department. This introductory opportunity gives college and graduate students hands-on experience across multiple departments, including Patrol Operations, Safety, IT, Engineering, and Planning.

Interns work at various locations in Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia, rotating assignments based on their major.