Armed Security Officer II (Plant Gorgas)

Southern Company•Parrish, AL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Generation Armed Security Officer ensures the security of APC Corporate Headquarters, Generation sites, associated facilities, critical systems, equipment, operations, and people. The role operates electronic security systems, enforces company policies and criminal laws, controls access to company property, responds to security-service requests and alarms, coordinates public safety, medical, and other personnel during emergencies, directs vehicle and pedestrian traffic, investigates security violations preliminarily, and prepares detailed reports. The officer also assesses physical security, systems, policies, and post orders and recommends enhancements. The position is part of a security organization responsible for personnel safety and protection of the Bulk Electric System (BES) across the Southeast. It serves high-security facilities with strict access controls and procedures, including security operations centers, generating plants, and other locations associated with current and future NERC CIP Physical Security Perimeters (PSPs). As part of a 24/7 team, the officer monitors and responds to intrusion alarms, video surveillance, access control, and PSP events across the enterprise, following site Emergency Action Plans and NERC CIP standards and compliance requirements. The role staffs Generation plant sites and provides armed security protection at assigned locations. Duties include monitoring video surveillance, access control, and intrusion alarms at plant sites and offsite locations; determining incident and alarm response priorities; recording responses; conducting preliminary PSP alarm investigations when required; preparing concise, accurate incident reports; promptly reporting violations; handling access-control issues; and dispatching and coordinating responses according to established procedures with the WPSOC Supervisor. The officer maintains knowledge of relevant policies and strategies, required internal certifications related to NERC CIP Cyber Security Standards, and computer-based security records. The position also provides armed security, controls access at Generation sites, Corporate Headquarters, and other assigned posts, and maintains Plant Emergency Response Team First Responder certification and membership as needed.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must be available to work shifts, holidays, overtime, and during inclement weather; must be available for call-outs and able to work at designated company locations.
Must pass a psychological test, drug test, initial Firearms Evaluation, and Internal Threat Program.
Must qualify for firearm use and re-qualify annually with a semi-automatic pistol.
Must qualify for and obtain a valid state firearm permit and driver's license.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Superior computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Office, and multiple in-house computer formats.
Ability to work and make decisions with minimal direct supervision within prescribed policies and procedures.
Ability to respond to relatively complex technical inquiries regarding access application systems.
Technical proficiency with access application systems at an operator level.
Ability to coordinate and liaise with Operating Company and Corporate Security groups.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or associate's degree, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience; a degree is preferred.
At least 3 years of law enforcement, military, private, or industrial security experience preferred.
Knowledge of Software House CCURE preferred.
Knowledge of Avigilon Software preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate electronic security systems and monitor video surveillance, access control, and intrusion alarms at plant sites and offsite locations, including NERC CIP PSPs.
Determine response requirements and priorities for incidents and alarms, record responses, and conduct preliminary PSP alarm investigations when required.
Write concise and accurate incident reports, immediately report violations, and handle access-control issues.
Dispatch according to established procedures and coordinate necessary responses with the WPSOC Supervisor.
Enforce company policies and criminal laws and control access to Generation sites, Corporate Headquarters, and other assigned company posts.
Respond to security-service requests and alarms and coordinate public safety, medical, and other personnel during emergencies.
Direct and control vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
Assess physical security, security systems, policies, and post orders, and recommend enhancements.
Administer and enforce policies and procedures and maintain computer-based security records.
Maintain knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, strategies, and required internal certifications related to NERC CIP Cyber Security Standards.
Provide armed security protection at assigned locations.
Maintain Plant Emergency Response Team First Responder training certification and team membership as needed.