Intern (Safety, Security & Training)



Job Details

Intern (Safety, Security & Training)
Employer

AC Transit

Salary

$16.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Location

Downtown Oakland, CA

Job Type

Internship

Job Number

17-00260

Department

Safety, Security & Training

Division

Safety, Security and Training

Opening Date

04/20/2018

Summary

AC Transit is seeking a career orientated intern to gain experience in emergency preparedness, public administration, emergency planning, emergency operations, emergency communications, and communications preparedness. The type of work assigned to the Intern will be dependent on the Student's requirements and the needs of the Safety and Security office at the time of the internship. This internship is only open to students who are currently enrolled in a Bay Area undergraduate or graduate school and can dedicate 16-20 hours during the business week at the District's downtown Oakland office.

Representative Functions

The following projects/job duties will be offered to the intern to assist in a better understanding of emergency preparedness and public administration.
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Work with Safety and Security team on emergency preparedness exercises and projects
  • Attend training and education programs sponsored by FEMA
  • Assist Safety and Security personnel in responding to emergencies and disasters throughout AC Transit's Service area
  • Assist in all aspects of the Alameda County Emergency Communications Service
  • Develop and coordinate the emergency planning activities, including the development of exercises
  • Research of potential training programs for the Safety and Security Division
  • Development of employee awareness materials and programs
  • Assist with disaster management planning
  • Assistance with the Department of Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)
  • Assist in updating the Emergency Operations Center and developing a plan for regular inspections and maintenance
  • Develop job lists and check sheets required during activations of the Emergency Operations Center

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Current full-time college junior, college senior or graduate student pursuing a degree in Fire, Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice or a related discipline. Must be attending a local Bay Area college or university. Proof of current enrollment is required.
 
Experience: Must have strong oral and written communication skills. Computer literacy required; basic skills with MS Word and Excel. Previous professional work experience is not required.

Additional Information

Physical Requirements: Must maintain the physical condition necessary to perform tasks in an office setting operating a personal computer, keyboards and other peripheral equipment. Must be able to lift boxes weighing up to 25 lbs.
 
Undergraduates are paid $16 - $17 per hour and Graduate students are paid $18 per hour.
 
Instructions/Selection Process:  To apply for this opportunity, please submit an online application via the AC Transit website with your resume and cover letter uploaded as attachments.

Interns receive free transportation on AC Transit buses.

01
Are you a current student in an undergraduate or graduate program in the Bay Area?
  • Yes
  • No
02
If you move forward in this process, will you be able to provide proof of current enrollment in your college or university?
  • Yes
  • No
03
What year are you in college/university?
  • College Freshman
  • College Sophomore
  • College Junior
  • College Senior
  • College Super Senior (5th year Senior)
  • Graduate Student
  • I've graduated
04
Can you commit to 16-20 hours per week?
  • Yes
  • No
05
What is your expected date of graduation?

* Required Question

Employer
AC Transit
Address
1600 Franklin Street

Oakland, California, 94612
Phone
510-891-4783

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