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Security Surveillance System, Emerging Talent Intern

Job ID: 11304

Business Unit: MTA Headquarters

Regular/Temporary: Intern

Department: HQ Office of Security

Date Posted: Apr 10, 2025

Description

Department: Office of Security

Position Title: Security Surveillance System, Emerging Talent Intern

Hourly Rate: $19.00 (Undergraduate)

Overview of Department:

The MTA Headquarter Office of Security provide oversight and guidance to the overall MTA physical security posture and investment strategy. The Division of Remote Systems & CCTV/Drone primarily focus on the continual investment and expansion of the MTA Security systems including emerging technologies, CCTV and Drones. The interns’ assignments will primarily focus on assisting the team with documenting and streamline the system design, implementation and operational process. The intern's involvement in documenting security protocols with AI initiatives will enhance MTA's ability to integrate intelligence technologies into MTA's security operations, leading to increased efficiency, consistency, and adaptability in response planning.

Responsibilities:

+ Conduct research on the latest Unmanned aircraft system (UAS) and CCTV Technologies.

+ Write articles and write-up of industry news, input, and condense them into summary for executive briefing.

+ Assist team member in project management of Video and AI project.

+ Compile regular update and track key performance matrix.

+ Review design of the CCTV system and workflow process with Security and IT – produce flow chart that reflect the proper workflow.

+ Manage and update the department SharePoint on documentation, inventory and other information.

+ Review MTA’s research collaboration project with Federal research agency on AI and Video Analytics, assist in collecting video data, review reports and provide inputs on the results.

+ Developing dashboard and data analytics.

+ Review and provide support for the MTA implementation of deployable CCTV solutions.

Projects:

+ Document security protocols with AI Initiatives Conduct research on the latest UAS and CCTV Technologies.

+ Intern will develop an internal CCTV dashboard and manage the department SharePoint.

+ Assist with MTA Drone Program collaboration with operating agencies.

+ Analyzing various security data including Video Analytics and provide recommendations.

Required Qualifications:

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is a must, heavy emphasis on MS Visio and SharePoint.

+ Knowledge of Microsoft Business Intelligence.

+ General understanding of Drones (General understanding of CCTV technology (video resolutions, codecs, transmission rate/frames)

+ The candidate should possess organizational, analytical and communication skills.

+ The candidate should be able to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.

+ The candidate should have a keen eye for detail and be able to work independently while being an active team player.

Required Education:

+ Matriculated in an undergraduate program in good standing with at least a 2.5 GPA

+ Major(s) Preferred: Security Management, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Marketing, Communication, Business, Finance, National/Homeland Security, Law/International Affairs

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Students’ transcript must be submitted.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.