Co-op, General Security

Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development, and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.

Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer globally, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 84-year history. Today, we're looking for energetic people with the potential to perform and the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.

Location: Canton, MI, USA  

What we are looking for:

Yazaki is seeking a Co-Op to join the Corporate Security team as a Security Intelligence Analyst working in its 24/7/365 Security Operations Center, located in Canton, Michigan. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a collaborative and action-driven environment to develop and enhance their intelligence and security skills, and experience. Note – This is not a cybersecurity position.

What you will be doing:

• Analyzing and assessing events to determine the potential impact on our assets, including personnel, facilities, product, or brand.
• Identifying and tracking incidents from origin to resolution.
• Communicating with relevant business units and functional groups using both verbal and written communications.
• Using various situational awareness tools to advise decision-makers quickly and accurately on possible courses of action.
• Monitor and administer travel security operations, including tracking, assisting, and advising international travelers on regional security issues, including preparation of location threat briefs.
• Supporting site and regional events by gathering information and providing intelligence analysis.  
• Conducting proactive research into potential risks using provided platforms and social media.
• Performing research, analysis, and reporting on threat environments as directed.
• Promptly responding to information requests, analyzing and correlating case data, preparing briefings, presentations, and end-product intelligence reports.
• Utilizing your interpersonal and communication skills as a professional representative of Corporate Security.
• Monitoring and responding to alerts and alarms involving physical protection systems (e.g., surveillance systems, electronic access control, intrusion alarms, etc.).

What you will bring to the table:

• Enrollment (part-time or full-time) at an accredited institution, with an academic concentration toward intelligence, investigations, political science, criminal justice, or a related field.
• High motivation to gain experience related to intelligence, investigations, and security-related functions.
• Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.0.
• Availability to work a minimum of 24 hours per week.
• Strong initiative and attention to detail.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Ability to thrive in a stressful, fast-paced environment.
• Customer service-orientated mindset.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office.

What Yazaki Corporate Security can provide you:

• A professional and collaborative environment to learn practical skills necessary for a career in intelligence or security.
• Applied experience in intelligence analysis and production, and physical security.
• In-depth knowledge of multinational geopolitical events.
• Exposure and access to experts in the field of security and intelligence.
• Exposure to risk analysis and incident management.
• Exposure to conducting OSINT research.
• Training in analytical skills to accurately conclude information from raw data and multiple sources into a finished comprehensive product.
• Training in crafting intelligence reports and geopolitical analysis of how events impact business.
• Opportunities to build your professional network.
• Competitive pay.

Yazaki North America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. Yazaki North America complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment.