Armed Security Officer (Greene County Steam Plant)

Southern Company • Demopolis, AL

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Uniformed, armed security officer responsible for providing security for personnel and property. Controls access to plant sites, monitors and operates electronic surveillance equipment, and monitors materials and equipment delivered to and removed from the plant site. Provides armed security service to the plant site and patrols the plant site on foot and in a vehicle. Participation in Emergency Response Teams is preferred but not mandatory. The role may also involve attending plant functions and making presentations as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum three (3) years law enforcement or military police or private/industrial security experience
• Ability to use and maintain a firearm and pass annual mandatory qualifying tests
• Maintain and possess a valid Alabama State pistol permit
• Basic computer knowledge using Windows based systems including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and other systems
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Good problem-solving skills and decision-making skills
• Ability to learn and enforce plant security policies and procedures
• Ability to obtain a pistol permit
• Ability to pass annual firearm qualifications
• Ability to direct and control vehicle and pedestrian traffic
• Ability to prioritize and perform security work in the absence of direct supervision
• Ability to work rotating off day shifts, nights, days, weekends, holidays, during inclement weather and overtime
• Ability to operate office equipment
• Ability to wear and maintain Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
• Must possess a valid driver license and operate a motor vehicle in various conditions
• Must pass background investigation, physical, drug and alcohol test and required psychological screening
• Ability to perform physical activity including, but not limited to, running, walking and/or lifting
• Ability to function as a team member and individual in low to high stress situations

Nice To Haves

• Participation in Emergency Response Teams

Responsibilities

• Controls access to plant sites
• Monitors and operates electronic surveillance equipment
• Monitors materials and equipment delivered to and removed from plant site
• Provides armed security service to plant site
• Patrols plant site on foot and in vehicle
• Participation in Emergency Response Teams preferred, but not mandatory
• Attend plant functions and make presentations as needed

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
• Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed