Security Operations Intern - Spring 2027

The-Children; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is seeking a Security Operations Intern for Spring 2027. This on-site internship will support the Director of Security Operations with day-to-day operations and project work aimed at safety and security in a high-traffic public environment.

You will help update policies, assist with SOP reviews, and contribute to event security and school group procedures while gaining hands-on experience in security operations and emergency preparedness.

Qualifications

• Sophomore, junior, or senior at the college level, majoring in Security, Law Enforcement, Homeland Security/Public Safety (preferred).
• Experience working with children preferred, but not required.
• Basic computer and software skills.
• ADA REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to walk, stand, and move throughout the Museum campus for extended periods of time, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Update Policies and Procedures within the Security Department
• Fire Extinguisher audit and relocation
• Assist with reviewing and updating Security Standard Operating Procedures.
• Support the Safety Warden Program.
• Assist with school group arrival and departure procedures.
• Support security operations related to Museum events as needed.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Software skills

Child interaction

Education

College student (Sophomore–Senior)

Job description

Security Operations Intern - Spring 2027

Job Category : Interns

Requisition Number : SECUR002470

• Posted : October 1, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $15.50 USD per hour

Locations

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Indianapolis, IN 46208, USA

Description

OVERVIEW:

The Security Operations Intern will assist the Director of Security Operations with day-to-day security operations and project-based work that supports the safety and security of The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. This intern will contribute to operational improvements, documentation updates, and event and school group procedures while gaining exposure to security operations in a large, public-facing organization.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Update Policies and Procedures within the Security Department

Fire Extinguisher audit and relocation

Assist with reviewing and updating Security Standard Operating Procedures.

Support the Safety Warden Program.

Assist with school group arrival and departure procedures.

Support security operations related to Museum events as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Sophomore, junior, or senior at the college level, majoring in Security, Law Enforcement, Homeland Security/Public Safety (preferred)

Experience working with children preferred, but not required.

Basic computer and software skills.

Previous security-related experience not required.

Areas of Study/Interest: This opportunity is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of security operations and emergency management in a public-facing environment, emphasizing the importance of safety, preparedness, and community engagement.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to walk, stand, and move throughout the Museum campus for extended periods of time, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Must be able to read and update signage and written documentation, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Must be able to communicate effectively with staff, visitors, and external partners, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Must be able to use standard office and computer equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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