Safety and Security Intern

TriMet

Feb 23, 2024

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Engineering
Portland

Requirements

Communication with TriMet employees in multiple departments to gain a thorough understanding of the video surveillance system, its uses and users, and current gaps in training.
The ideal candidate for this position will be a detail-oriented, analytical thinker with excellent communication skills and a strong interest in safety, transportation, and analysis.
If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding internship opportunity in the field of safety, we encourage you to apply for our Safety and Security Division Intern position at TriMet!
TriMet's Internships are excellent opportunities to build skills, gain experience, develop connections with industry professionals and develop work samples for a portfolio. Relevant experience is useful, but most important is a willingness and excitement to learn.
Ensure a commitment to safety through consistent and professional behaviors in performance of job requirements that demonstrate safety is a fundamental value that guides all aspects of our work. Perform related duties as required.
Must be a current Junior, Senior, or Grad Student pursuing a degree in Safety Management, Engineering Management, Risk Management, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Emergency Preparedness/Management, Business Management, Public Administration, Homeland Security, Fire Science, Public Health, Urban or Metropolitan Planning, Industrial or Occupational Health, Security, Criminal Justice, or a related field
Grads who have completed their degrees in the past 12-month period will also be considered.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Assist with development of relevant project plans, policies, procedures, databases, or other documentation.
Conduct routine assessments in the TriMet system or at TriMet garages and buildings that help inform projects.
May represent safety or security in particular project work with all divisions and departments in the organization.
Support the agency-wide Safety Management System and Agency Safety Plan.
Learn department technology tools, to potentially include video surveillance, access management, and online or internal databases.
Assist in capturing data and review reports of security or safety issues.
Assist in video review of security incidents as needed.
Assist in security or safety centric initiatives such as incident root cause analysis and mitigation planning.
Apply knowledge of best practices within specific focus of safety or security.
Research, analyze, and interpret safety or security data or video.
Under supervision, apply relevant laws, rules, and policies.
In this role, you will work closely with our team of safety and security professionals and gain hands-on experience in a variety of safety-related projects and initiatives. Your responsibilities may include:
Gaining proficiency in collecting and cleaning datasets for TriMet’s heatmap project.
Analyzing safety data and assisting with the development of safety performance metrics.
Learning the Safety and Security department’s technology tools, including video surveillance, access management, and online or internal databases.
Conducting research on best practices and regulatory requirements.
Creation of curriculum for the internal training of use of TriMet’s surveillance system.

Application Process

Application Review (please include: Cover Letter and Resume)
Panel Interview

TriMet

How life moves.

Transportation

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

1969

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Working at TriMet means making connections. We believe providing a safe and reliable ride doesn’t just get people to work, school, shopping or the doctor’s office — it also opens doors to a stronger community and a better future. Our team of more than 3,000 does it all, from driving to fixing to planning, creating and communicating. What connects us is our commitment to making the Portland area a better place to live, through shared values like responsiveness, inclusivity and accountability.