Armed Physical Security Officer - Night Shift

ERCOT•Taylor, TX

3d•$20 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources. We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow’s energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career. ERCOT is committed to fostering inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We know that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. An inclusive and diverse workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future. Armed Physical Security Officer provides access control and protection for ERCOT against unauthorized intrusion or acts of sabotage. Responsible for a variety of customer service and security related duties that include providing information and assistance to visitors, employees, and staff; patrolling areas to detect security, safety and/or fire hazards; securing buildings; monitoring and controlling access to buildings and parking lots; information security; reporting incidents through detailed documentation; responding to calls for service; and assisting local authorities during emergencies.

Requirements

Requires minimum 2 years’ experience in a physical security, law enforcement, corrections, military capacity, or customer service in excess of degree requirements.
Pass a physical abilities test in accordance with the Security Training and Qualification Guidelines.
Pass State-required training or other qualifications for licensing.
Must be able to pass periodic physical fitness tests demonstrating the ability to meet heavy physical demands such as patrolling, performing emergency response/rescue functions, and apprehending/detaining violators.
Must possess a current level III commissioned security officer license or complete and pass all requirements outlined in Texas Administrative Code 35.81 to acquire and maintain a Level III commissioned security officer license within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

TDPS Private Security Level III (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Provides access control and protection for ERCOT against unauthorized intrusion or acts of sabotage.
Provides information and assistance to visitors, employees, and staff.
Patrols areas to detect security, safety and/or fire hazards.
Secures buildings.
Monitors and controls access to buildings and parking lots.
Handles information security.
Reports incidents through detailed documentation.
Responds to calls for service.
Assists local authorities during emergencies.
Carries an ERCOT issued firearm at all times while on duty.
Controls access of personnel, materials and vehicles.
Processes security access of visitors.
Operates radios, telephones and computer equipment.
Monitors alarm system and CCTV equipment.
Performs security patrols and observes any and all activity at assigned post.
Provides first responder services as needed.
Reports equipment malfunctions that could have adverse impact to security, safety or operations.
Deters criminal activity, misconduct and safety violations.
Interacts with ERCOT employees, contractors and visitors at ERCOT facilities with courtesy and professionalism.
Provides security services at other ERCOT locations as needed.
Composes reports for record of events and/or incidents.
Performs other duties as assigned.