Safety & Security Intern (Summer 2026)

TSABAA; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Retirement System (TRS) invites motivated students for a paid, full-time, limited-term internship in Safety & Security at TRS Headquarters in Austin. The internship runs from June 4th to August 7th, 2026, with salary dependent on education level and opportunities to work on special projects under mentoring from experienced professionals.

Applicants must be currently enrolled as undergraduates or graduates within 12 months of graduation in homeland security, criminal justice, business

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled undergraduate student or graduate student within 12 months of graduation.
• Transcripts must be submitted.

Responsibilities

• Special Project Assistance for safety, risk management, and security initiatives.
• Assist with updating Safety and Security manual and policies.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

MS Office

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate student (within 12 months of graduation)

Transcripts required

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Job description

Requisition ID: req1353
Employment Type: Unclassified Temporary Full-Time (UFP)
Division: Safety & Security
Compensation: $19.50 – 21.00, Hourly Wage
Job Closing: March 9th at 5:00 PM, CST
Location: TRS Headquarters Building 1
4655 Mueller Boulevard
Austin, Texas, 78723
United States

WHO WE ARE:

Service, Respect, and Connection are core to the individual and collective TRS experience. We know that great service rests on a foundation of relationships that connect us all to an empowering and rewarding career. At TRS, we’re inspired by our community who bring authenticity and commitment to our mission to improve the retirement security of public education employees and retirees throughout Texas.

As a group of achievers, we tap collaboration and innovation to raise the bar in performance, administering and counseling pensions and healthcare benefits to ensure certainty for the future of our members. We invite you to join us, where both personal and career growth are respected and where you can make a difference in our members’ lives every day.

Internship:

This position is a paid, full-time, limited term assignment that offers interns the opportunity to gain substantive hands on experience. Interns enjoy the opportunity to get training and mentoring from experienced professionals in one or more areas. Interns may also be eligible to continue working part-time through the fall and spring semesters, depending on department and agency needs.

The Safety and Security Student Intern performs entry-level work that involves supporting safety and security activities with a primary focus on gaining practical work experience and business skills for personal development or to satisfy educational requirements. The incumbent will assist with special projects and initiatives related to safety, security and risk programs and provide general support to the Safety and Security department. This position will proactively work with the Safety and Security department and agency employees.

This position will start on June 4th and will end on August 7th of 2026. Salary will be dependent upon education level:
Undergraduate (Junior or Senior) – $19.50/hour
Graduate Student – $21.00/hour

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Special Project Assistance

• Works on and collaborates with Safety and Security personnel on special projects related to safety, risk management, and security.
• Assists with updating the Safety and Security manual.
• Assists with the implementation of new safety and security policies, procedures, and programs.
• Assists the Operational Risk Manager in safety reviews and protocols.
• Assists with updates to the Business Continuity Plans for agency.
• Works cross-functionally with various business units across the agency.

Operational Support/Functions

• Responsible for operational support of the Safety and Security Office as needed.
• Maintains open lines of communication with the department leadership.
• Assists in researching, compiling, and analyzing information/data.
• May assist with documenting safety and security processes.
• May provide general office administrative support, including, but not limited to: preparing, copying, scanning, and e-mailing correspondence and other documents.
• Coordinates and communicates with other agency departments as needed to support the Safety and Security Office objectives.
• Performs related work as assigned.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

Required Education

• Currently enrolled in and actively attending an accredited college or university as an undergraduate student with a declared major in homeland security, criminal justice, business administration, risk management, insurance, or closely related field AND within 12 months of graduation; OR
• Currently enrolled in and actively attending an accredited college or university as a graduate student (Master or Doctoral) in homeland security, criminal justice, business administration, risk management, insurance, or closely related field AND within 12 months of graduation.
• Applicant will be required to submit a copy of official college transcripts.

Required Experience

• None.

Required Registration, Certification, or Licensure

• None.

Preferred Qualifications

• Letter(s) of recommendation from program professor(s) are strongly encouraged.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• General office practices and procedures.
• Verbal and written communication of complex information that is accurate, timely, and based on sound judgment.
• Providing quality customer service.
• Reviewing documentation; properly applying complex laws, regulations, rules, and policies; and making decisions based on sound judgment.
• MS Office products.

Skills in:

• Prioritizing work to manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment, and completing work accurately while meeting deadlines.
• Using a personal computer in a Windows and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) environment.

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, agency staff, and other external contacts.
• Work effectively in a professional team environment.

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Codes:

Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with experience in the Military Occupational Specialty ( https://www.trs.texas.gov/files/trs-military-crosswalk.xlsx ) along with the minimum qualifications listed above may meet the minimum requirements and are highly encouraged to apply. Please contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail] with questions or for additional information.