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INTERN, CORPORATE SECURITY & NERC COMPLIANCE (La Crosse, WI)

_Hourly Wage $18.00 | Anticipated start date of May 2026_

The Corporate Security and NERC Compliance Intern will primarily support Dairyland’s corporate physical security operations, with secondary exposure to compliance activities. This role assists in maintaining the safety and security of Dairyland’s facilities, assets, and personnel by supporting access control, physical security systems, security assessments, and incident documentation. The intern will also gain introductory experience with NERC-related compliance processes and regulatory documentation. This position provides hands-on learning within a critical infrastructure security environment.

The Impact You Will Make in This Role:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS** **:

Corporate Security

+ Assist with day-to-day corporate security operations across multiple facilities.

+ Support the management of security systems such as card access, video surveillance, and key control.

+ Help with security projects and initiatives under the direction of the NERC Compliance and Security team.

+ Conduct research on industry best practices, emergency security technologies, and threat trends.

NERC Compliance

+ Assist NERC Compliance and Security Team and subject matter experts with organizing and maintaining documentation related to NERC Standards.

+ Help update compliance documents including plans, processes, and procedures as requested.

+ Participate in internal audits, assessments, and learning opportunities to better understand the regulatory environment.

General Responsibilities

+ Prepare reports and other documentation to support NERC Compliance and Security activities.

+ Participate in team meetings, industry meetings, and professional development opportunities.

+ Perform administrative, technical, or project-based tasks as assigned.

+ Othe duties or special projects as request to support NERC Compliance and Security.

Your Experience and Expertise:

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** :

Education & Experience:

Currently pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree and completion of one (1) or more years in a Criminal Justice, Security Management, Emergency Management, Law Enforcement, Information Systems, or Business program. Interest in critical infrastructure protection strongly preferred.

Skills:

+ Ability to use or learn security technologies, software tools, and reporting systems.

+ High attention to detail, accuracy, and recordkeeping.

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills.

+ Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive security information.

+ Comfortable working independently and collaboratively with teams across various departments.

Licenses and Certifications:

+ Valid driver’s license.

Other Requirements:

+ Ability to travel locally to field sites as needed.

+ Must be willing to comply with security protocols and safety requirements.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

With headquarters in La Crosse, Wis., Dairyland is a generation and transmission cooperative that provides wholesale energy for 24 electric distribution cooperatives and 17 municipal utilities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois.

At Dairyland, we know that happy employees are the backbone of any good organization. By offering an excellent compensation and benefits package, opportunities for career growth and a supportive environment, Dairyland helps ensure a quality business and premier workplace.

Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.