Intern/Co-Op - Physical Security/Emergency Management

Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7.  

 

Location: The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance from the assigned location(s) or willing to relocate. 

 

For consideration, please remember to upload your College Transcript(s) [official OR unofficial] and supporting documentation into the "Supporting Documents" section of your Application.

 

Why should you join our team?

The Physical Security/Emergency Management Internship Program is geared toward current college students who have a passion for physical security/criminal justice and emergency management and an interest in Consumers Energy and the energy industry. The Physical Security/Emergency Management Internship Program at Consumers Energy is a key component of realizing the Security organization’s vision of “A World Class Security Program Built at the Best Place to Work in Michigan”.

 

What you will do: 

Current college students of all levels will work as part of a larger team to provide services and support for physical security, emergency management and disaster recovery activities. Physical security roles work with our field investigators in a variety of capacities responding to incidents, conducting investigations and completing small projects. Emergency management roles provide the expertise and guidance for the company on emergency preparedness and response, business continuity and disaster recovery planning as well as assist with training and exercises to ensure the company is ready respond to incidents. The work will be challenging, equivalent to an entry level role, but in a collaborative team environment where you can learn from industry leaders.

In addition to working alongside full time employees carrying out the Security strategy for Consumers Energy, Physical Security Interns will have the option to participate in several additional events within the program, including intern networking events, company tours and the consistently top-ranked event, the Intern Competition.

There are so many new, exciting opportunities in Security and such an exciting time for Consumers Energy; be a part of this great organization!

 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Opportunities are primarily for summer 2025 Internships but may also include part-time year-round internships if needed by the business.

Due to the nature of this posting, and alignment to recruitment season, applications will be collected from September through November 1st. Response to your application may be delayed due to the extended application period. The best way to stand out will be to visit us on a virtual platform this year or through a recruiting event.

 

We encourage you to apply if you possess the following: 

Actively enrolled and pursuing a bachelor's or master’s degree in:

• Criminal Justice
• Emergency Management
• Other related field
• A minimum GPA of 2.7 or higher is required. 

 

The following skills and experience may set you apart:

• Prior work experience or internship is preferred
• Hands-on experience with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required
• Knowledge of MS Outlook
• Technology (computers, mobile devices, security cameras, etc.)
• Investigations
• FEMA Incident Command System Training
• Business Continuity Planning
• Disaster Recovery