Armed Security Officer II (Plant Miller)

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. The successful candidate will be part of a well-trained security organization charged with ensuring safety of personnel and the security of the Bulk Electric System (BES) throughout the Southeast. This position will staff Generation plant sites as well as provide armed security protection to respective locations.

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
• Perform intrusion alarm, video surveillance and access control monitoring and response to PSP events across the enterprise
• View and respond to a variety of video surveillance, access control, and intrusion alarms on plant sites as well as offsite locations including NERC CIP PSPs within the plant perimeters
• Determine response requirements and relative priorities of incidents/alarms, record responses in the appropriate format, conduct preliminary PSP alarm investigations if required, write concise and accurate incident reports as necessary, immediately report violations and handle access control issues
• 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
• Administer and enforce policies and procedures
• Maintain computer-based security records
• Provide armed security service for Corporate Headquarters
• Control access to Generation Sites, Corporate Headquarters and other subsequent security posts as needed
• Maintain 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Associates degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum 3 years of law enforcement, military, private or industrial security preferred
• Must be available to work shift work, holidays, overtime, during inclement weather, call out and able to work at designated Company location(s)
• Must pass the following job prerequisites: psychological test, drug test, initial Firearms Evaluation, and Internal Threat Program
• Must qualify for firearm use and re-qualify annually with the semi-auto pistol
• Must qualify for and obtain a valid state firearm permit and driver's license
• Must be at least 21 years of age

Benefits

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s).

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