Overview
Internship Dates:
July 22 – August 24, 2026
Paid Internship
General Description:
Safety & Security Interns support the entire operation of the Safety & Security
Department during the Indiana State Fair by responding to medical incidents,
managing guest screening, and conducting hazard assessments as well as other
duties required by the Emergency Operations Center. Interns will learn to conduct
basic field investigations, inspect issues related to the fire code, OSHA, and general
safety, and manage the guest and vehicle screening checkpoints and staff. This is a
well-rounded position that provides hands-on experience at Indiana’s largest event
and an opportunity to work with law enforcement officers as well as representatives
from the Indianapolis Fire Department, Indianapolis EMS, Indiana State Fire Marshal’s
Office, and the American Red Cross. The position is appropriate for undergraduate or
graduate students who desire a career in law enforcement, security, fire service, EMS,
venue safety/security, or emergency management.
Responsibilities:
1. Respond to the scene of an injury or accident and conduct basic field
investigations and interviews to document injury and illness incidents through
the online incident management software.
2. Provide supervision and support to security staff utilizing magnetometers at all
Fairgrounds gate entrances.
3. Audit magnetometer operations, correcting inappropriate or unsecure work
practices.
4. Provide situational awareness to the Operations Center regarding increased wait
times, personnel issues and/or incidents at gates.
5. Perform daily hazard assessments around the Fairgrounds to assess the risk of
various event setups and behaviors of guests and employees and suggest
solutions to help mitigate risk.
6. Coordinate safety and security needs (particularly mitigation tasks) for
different events and projects on the Fairgrounds.
7. Assist with on-scene response efforts coordinating traffic and crowd
movement.
8. Identify and mitigate employee hazards regarding OSHA regulations and
Fairgrounds processes.
9. Interact with guests and other personnel daily and provide a high level of
customer service during complex situations.
Educational/Experience Requirements:
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Background in law enforcement or public safety preferred.
• Experience in supervisory role preferred.
• Strong customer services skills required.
• Strong computer skills in MS Word, Adobe Acrobat and Windows Explorer.
