Internship | Public Safety – Corporate Security & Risk Management | 2026-2027

Work Environment Overview

This internship provides undergraduate students with hands‑on experience in public safety and security operations within a leading behavioral healthcare system. Interns will gain exposure to the day‑to‑day functions of the Department of Public Safety while supporting departmental leadership with administrative, analytical, and operational initiatives related to security data collection, reporting, risk assessment, and program evaluation.

The internship offers a unique opportunity to learn how public safety services support a complex healthcare environment serving inpatient and outpatient populations, employees, visitors, and campus stakeholders. Students will develop an understanding of security operations, risk management practices, regulatory compliance, and the use of technical security systems, including access control, video surveillance, and incident reporting platforms. Through direct exposure to security leadership and organizational operations, interns will gain valuable insight into public safety management within a healthcare setting.

• Assist with the collection, analysis, and reporting of security‑related data to identify trends, support decision‑making, and enhance operational effectiveness.
• Support the completion, documentation, and tracking of security risk assessments and vulnerability analyses under the guidance of departmental leadership.
• Assist with administrative and operational processes related to electronic access control, video surveillance, and other security technology platforms.
• Maintain and update records, dashboards, metrics, and reports used to monitor departmental performance and support leadership initiatives.
• Participate in departmental meetings, compliance reviews, audits, and process improvement activities to gain exposure to public safety operations and organizational best practices.
• Assist with special projects related to security operations, risk management, emergency preparedness, and other departmental priorities.
• Conduct research and gather information to support policy development, program evaluation, and security‑related initiatives.
• Develop professional skills in data analysis, critical thinking, communication, problem‑solving, and project management within a healthcare public safety environment.
• Collaborate with Public Safety staff and other organizational stakeholders to support a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and employees.

• Demonstrate foundational knowledge of public safety and corporate security operations within a healthcare environment.
• Understand the role of security operations in supporting the safety, security, and continuity of care for patients, staff, visitors, and organizational assets.
• Develop practical experience with security‑related data collection, analysis, reporting, and performance metrics.
• Gain exposure to risk assessment methodologies, vulnerability identification, and security program evaluation processes.
• Increase familiarity with security technology platforms, including access control, video surveillance, incident reporting, and related security management systems.
• Strengthen analytical, problem‑solving, critical thinking, and project management skills through participation in real‑world operational initiatives.
• Enhance professional communication, collaboration, and organizational skills through interactions with Public Safety leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Develop an understanding of regulatory, compliance, and risk management considerations relevant to healthcare security operations.
• Apply professional standards, ethical decision‑making, and confidentiality principles within a security and healthcare setting.
• Build knowledge and experience that supports future career opportunities in corporate security, public safety, emergency management, risk management, or law enforcement.

• A structured onboarding process that introduces the Department of Public Safety, organizational policies, security procedures, and healthcare‑specific safety requirements.
• Direct mentorship and guidance from Public Safety leadership and experienced…