Physical Security Intern – Summer 2026
About The Position
At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow. The Physical Security summer intern will work with the Corporate Security team in safeguarding company personnel, assets, and facilities. This role provides firsthand experience in physical security operations, risk analysis, and incident management. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working with security tools, systems, and risk databases used to assess threats and vulnerabilities across the organization. Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.
Requirements
- A rising senior graduating in 2027 studying security management, corporate security, and other similar studies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Such as Excel and PowerPoint)
- Team player, proactive and eager to learn
- Strong interest in project management with ability to work with large data sets, extract insights, and make actionable recommendations
Responsibilities
- Utilize risk databases (e.g., intelligence platforms, threat monitoring tools, crime data repositories) to gather and analyze emerging risks, trends, and threats.
- Contribute to maintaining internal risk dashboards and reporting tools.
- Learn and engage with security technologies such as electronic access control, video management systems, and intrusion detection platforms.
- Participate in quality checks and updates within security applications and risk tools.
- Assist in security assessments across multiple sites, including access control, alarm systems, perimeter security, and visitor management.
- Assist with daily tasks related to access badge administration, incident reporting, and audit preparation.
- Collaborate with manager on site‑specific initiatives and upgrades.
- Prepare presentations, metrics, and reports for project updates and leadership reviews.
- Assist in documenting site visits and assessment findings.
Benefits
- Exciting projects that allow you to make real impact and collaborate with Henkel colleagues worldwide
- Countless learning opportunities available through Henkel’s online learning platform with over 9,000 professional courses
- Networking events with Henkel business leaders, experts and sustainability ambassadors
- Ongoing feedback discussions throughout the internship that allow you to accomplish concrete goals
- In-person and virtual social events to connect with other Henkel interns across the country
- Following your internship, you may be invited to join Henkel as a returning intern or full-time employee.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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