Security/Emergency Management Co Op

Thank you for your interest in the BWL. We think you'll find it a rewarding and nurturing place to grow your career.

Starting Salary Range: $20.00 - $21.00

This position is responsible to assist BWL Security in keeping all BWL assets secure. The main function will be in the Security Operations Center (SOC) serving as a security dispatcher, monitoring security video, and assisting with access controls.

- Dispatching Security guards as needed.

- Monitoring security video monitors for security breaches or concerns.

- Answering intercom requests for gate access.

- Assist with Emergency Management reporting and documentation as requested.

- Answering the main BWL Security phone lines and directing appropriate responses.

- Abide by Student Co-op Program Guidelines to ensure eligibility for program is maintained.

Required

Job Specifications:

- Minimum 3.0 GPA to enter the program.

- Achieve 24 credit hours per year.

- Follow all BWL policies, procedures, and rules governing professional behavior as outlined in the BWL Employee Handbook.

- Follow BWL Co-op guidelines.

- Arrive to work at the time specified by the supervisor or manager.

- Work the hours agreed to by the Co-op student and their supervisor or manager.

- Notify their supervisor or manager if they are unable to attend work as scheduled.

- Respect the confidentiality of the workplace, clients, and employees.

- Take the initiative and volunteer for different tasks, work, or projects.

- Discuss any problems with their supervisor, manager and/or the Co-op Coordinator.

Preferred

- Interest in law enforcement, security, or emergency management

About BWL

The Board of Water & Light serves Lansing, Michigan, and surrounding areas with electricity, water, and steam. Lansing's city charter vests the BWL with full and exclusive management of water, steam, and electric services for or the city. The American Public Power Association has honored the Lansing Board of Water & Light as one of the country's best publicly-owned utilities.

Lansing lies at the heart of the Great Lakes State and offers all the beauty and splendor of the four seasons. A haven for swimming, boating, fishing, snowmobiling, golf, and hunting, mid-Michigan is also just a couple hours from premier skiing and one of the most beautiful freshwater lakeshores in the world on our Lake Michigan Coast. Lansing itself is only minutes and miles away from two of the nation’s premier universities, Michigan State University and the University of Michigan, and boasts miles of walking, running, biking trails, Potter Park Zoo, professional sports, the arts, and fine dining.