Security, Emergency Services, and Investigations Intern (Spring 2025)

A good student experience is never hands-off. We believe in creating an environment where students really can learn by doing during their time with us and where they are given their own areas of responsibilities from the start. That’s why you are treated as part of the team from day one and are encouraged to bring your own ideas to the table. 

Description                                                                                   

The Security, Emergency Services, Investigations Intern will coordinate, facilitate, and develop the primary tactical and strategic Security, Emergency Services, and Investigative functions for Plant Spartanburg and other BMW locations in USA and Canada, as needed. They will develop and implement core security strategies to meet location's business needs and serves as a key resource to BMW Manufacturing, site business management, and external partners. They will ensure that security and emergency services are performing efficiently at the highest level and is under continual systemic review. They will serve as liaison with local law enforcement to assist investigations of accidents, thefts, and property loss. They will assist in Plant Spartanburg Security and Emergency Services functions, as well as Crisis Management operations. Reviews security technology tools (cameras, radar, License Plate Readers, etc.) to identify subject(s) committing criminal acts or causing damage on BMW property.

The qualified intern should expect to contribute & improve in the following functions:

• Facilitates Department Meetings weekly
• Maintains Intranet sites of the Department as needed
• Maintains Organizational Charts for the Departments Region Americas
• Updates and suggests improvements to the Department Guidelines
• Weapons detection system project
• New project security planning dashboard
• Facial recognition project
• Security system updates

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Emergency Management, Information Technology, Criminal Justice or Fire Science 
• Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (not just in major).
• Have enrolled student status at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States.
• Completed at least 30 credit hours at time of application.
• Ability to work full-time on-site (40 hours / week).
• Transfer students must have a GPA from current university.
• MUST ATTACH A COPY OF UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT. 
• Complete and pass a substance abuse test before the work term. 
• THE WORK TERM DATES ARE (January 13th – May 16th 2024)