Armed Security Officer II (Greene County)

About the role

The Generation Armed Security Officer position ensures security of APC Corporate Headquarters, Generation sites, associated facilities, critical systems, equipment, operations, and persons. Operate multiple electronic security systems. Enforce company policies and criminal laws. Control access to company property, respond to requests for security services and alarms, coordinate the activities of public safety, medical, and other personnel during emergency situations. Direct and control vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Conduct preliminary investigation of security violations and prepare detailed reports. Assess current physical security, security systems, policies, post orders, and make recommendations for enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Operate multiple electronic security systems.
• Enforce company policies and criminal laws.
• Control access to company property, respond to requests for security services and alarms, coordinate the activities of public safety, medical, and other personnel during emergency situations.
• Direct and control vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
• Conduct preliminary investigation of security violations and prepare detailed reports.
• Assess current physical security, security systems, policies, post orders, and make recommendations for enhancements.
• Staff Generation plant sites as well as provide armed security protection to respective locations.
• Perform intrusion alarm, video surveillance and access control monitoring and response to PSP events across the enterprise.
• Dispatch in accordance with established procedures and help coordinate necessary situations with the WPSOC Supervisor.
• Maintain relevant knowledge of policies, procedures, and strategies to promote compliance.
• Maintain required internal certifications related to direct knowledge of NERC CIP Cyber Security Standards.
• Administers and enforces policies and procedures.
• Maintains computer-based security records.
• Provides armed security service for Corporate Headquarters.
• Control Access to Generation Sites, Corporate Headquarters and other subsequent security posts as needed.
• Maintains Plant Emergency Response Team First Responder training certification and team membership as needed.
• Help ensure that Southern Company’s NERC CIP Physical Security Program is consistent and coordinated with physical security organizations across Southern Company.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Avigilon Software is preferred.
• Knowledge of Software House CCURE is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Superior computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Office, multiple functional computer formats (in-house), etc.
• Able to work and make decisions with minimal direct supervision within the prescribed policies and procedures.
• Able to respond to relatively complex technical inquiries regarding access application systems.
• Able to have technical proficiency with access application systems functioning at an operator level proficiency.
• Able to coordinate and liaison with Operating Company and Corporate Security groups.
• Able to evaluate and determine the appropriate action in response to security alarms or events.
• Capable of using sound logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Able to deal effectively with a variety of individuals under highly stressful situations and perform various tasks simultaneously while working as a team.
• Able to build effective working relationships.
• Able to administer basic first aid/CPR.
• Able to multi-task and perform computer data entry while callers are on the phone.
• To stay current with relevant technology.
• To demonstrate strong ethics and experience handling sensitive or confidential information.
• To learn and enforce policies and procedures.
• To direct & control vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
• To wear and maintain personal protection equipment.
• To perform physical activity, including but not limited to, running, walking, kneeling and lifting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Associates degree preferred or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum 3 years of law enforcement, military, private or industrial security experience preferred.
• Available to work shift work, holidays, overtime, during inclement weather, callouts, and able to work at designated Company location(s).

Skills

• Knowledge of Avigilon Software is preferred.
• Knowledge of Software House CCURE is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Superior computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Office, multiple functional computer formats (in-house), etc.

Benefits

A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf. Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.