Security, Emergency Services, and Investigations Intern

A good student experience is never hands-off. We are dedicated to fostering a dynamic learning environment where students actively engage in practical experiences throughout their time with us. From the beginning, students are entrusted with specific responsibilities, ensuring they play a significant role in their learning journey. As valued team members, students are also encouraged to share and implement their own ideas, enhancing both their personal growth and the collective success of the team.

Job Description

This role coordinates, facilitates, and develops the primary tactical and strategic Security, Emergency Services, and Investigative functions for Plant Spartanburg and other BMW locations in the USA and Canada, as needed. It develops and implements core security strategies to meet the location's business needs and serves as a key resource to BMW Manufacturing, site business management, and external partners. The role ensures that security and emergency services perform efficiently at the highest level and are under continual systemic review. It serves as a liaison with local law enforcement to assist investigations of accidents, thefts, and property loss. The role also assists in Plant Spartanburg Security and Emergency Services functions, as well as Crisis Management operations. Additionally, it reviews security technology tools (cameras, radar, License Plate Readers, etc.) to identify subjects committing criminal acts or causing damage on BMW property.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate department meetings weekly
• Maintain intranet sites of the department as needed
• Maintain organizational charts for the department’s Region Americas
• Update and suggest improvements to the department guidelines
• Manage weapons detection system project
• Develop new project security planning dashboard
• Oversee facial recognition project

Qualifications

• Emergency Management
• Information Technology
• Criminal Justice
• Fire Science
• Perform other duties as assigned by management
• 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 their current university
• MUST ATTACH A COPY OF UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT
• Complete and pass a substance abuse test before the work term
• Work term dates are August 10th - December 11th, 2026