Security, Emergency Services, and Investigations Intern (Spring 2027)

A good student experience is never hands-off. BMW Manufacturing is dedicated to fostering a dynamic learning environment where students actively engage in practical experiences. Provides a role that coordinates, facilitates, and develops the primary tactical and strategic Security, Emergency Services, and Investigative functions for Plant Spartanburg and other BMW locations in USA and Canada, as needed. Develops and implements core security strategies to meet location's business needs and serves as a key resource to BMW Manufacturing, site business management, and external partners. Ensures that security and emergency services are performing efficiently at the highest level and is under continual systemic review. Serves as liaison with local law enforcement to assist investigations of accidents, thefts, and property loss. Assists 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. 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. Performs other duties as assigned by management. The qualified intern should expect to contribute to improvements in the following functions: conduct research and conceptualize new ideas; support project management and coordination of plans; coordinate and support focused, community-based events and initiatives; collect, analyze, and interpret information; stay abreast of best practices; provide regular input on enhancing processes and practices; support the organization’s vision, strategy, priorities, and roadmap; partner with stakeholders; create PowerPoint slide decks; participate in project team meetings; provide general administrative support; schedule the use of meeting room facilities; perform other administrative duties and special projects as assigned.

Responsibilities

Coordinates, facilitates, and develops primary tactical and strategic Security, Emergency Services, and Investigative functions for Plant Spartanburg and other BMW locations in USA and Canada; Develops and implements core security strategies; Ensures security and emergency services are performing efficiently; Serves as liaison with local law enforcement to assist investigations; Assists in Plant Spartanburg Security and Emergency Services functions and Crisis Management operations; Reviews security technology tools (cameras, radar, License Plate Readers, etc.); Facilitates Department Meetings weekly; Maintains Intranet sites and Organizational Charts; Updates and suggests improvements to Department Guidelines; Works on weapons detection system project, new project security planning dashboard, facial recognition project, and security system updates; Conducts research and conceptualizes new ideas; Supports project management and coordination; Coordinates community-based events; Collects, analyzes, and interprets information; Provides input on enhancing processes; Creates PowerPoint slide decks; Participates in project team meetings; Provides general administrative support

Requirements

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

Nice to have

Emergency Management; Information Technology; Criminal Justice; Fire Science