Summer Intern in Atlanta, Georgia

Summer Intern

Remote, Remote – United States

170+ Years Strong. Industry Leader. Global Impact.

At Pinkerton, the mission is to protect our clients. To do this, we provide enterprise risk management services and programs specifically designed for each client. Pinkerton employees are one of our most important assets and critical to the delivery of world-class solutions. Bonded together, we share a commitment to integrity, vigilance, and excellence.

Job Summary:

The Intern position provides a work-study opportunity with physical security experts. The Intern will participate in various tasks that may include; site protection operations, process administration, access control, vulnerability/threat identification and analysis, security process development, and client needs assessments. This position can be based anywhere (remote) within the United States.

Essential Functions:

1. Represent Pinkerton’s core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.

2. Perform market research, risk analysis, and threat environment reporting, as directed.

3. Review and monitor access control.

4. Review, and analyze various news channels and inform the Project Manager on related security issues.

5. Prepare incident reports and security alerts related to security breaches.

6. Maintain a continued, positive relationship with co-workers and clients, through appropriate contact and the anticipation of service needs.

7. Appropriately inform management personnel of all issues relating to on-going matters.

8. All other duties, as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Certifications:

Candidates must be currently pursuing a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in homeland security or security studies. Pinkerton is an inclusive employer that seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Competencies:

• Research experience.

• Able to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.

• Strong critical thinking/problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated focus on customer service, team development, and on-time delivery.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Effective follow-up skills. Serve as an effective team member.

• Attentive to detail and accuracy.

• Computer skills; Microsoft Office.

Working Conditions:

With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions;

• Maintain composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff, and the public occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.

• Exposure to sensitive and confidential information.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.

• Rapid and effective decision-making during unusual or emergency situations.

• Work in environments and under conditions that require carrying authorized weapons and ammunition, the use of protective gear and devices, and/or awareness of personal safety and safety of others.

• Frequent sitting, standing, and/or walking.

• Close and distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Pinkerton is an equal opportunity employer to all applicants and positions without regard to race/ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital/prenatal status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, religion, creed, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any protected status by local, state, federal or country-specific law.