Armed Security Officer - Birmingham, AL

Southern Company•Birmingham, AL

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Officer position is responsible for protecting personnel, assets, and interests throughout the Company’s footprint. This position employs armed physical security tactics, screenings, highly technical security event monitoring and security event response. This position is located in Birmingham, AL. No relocation assistance is being offered for this role.

Requirements

Bachelor's/associate degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Training certification reflecting their knowledge of the business practices required by the industry standards.
Must be available to work shift work, holidays, overtime, during inclement weather, call out and able to work at designated Company location.
Law enforcement, military, armed private or armed industrial security experience preferred.
Must pass the following job prerequisites: psychological test, drug test, firearms evaluation, and Insider Threat Program (for designated security positions).
Must qualify for firearm use and successfully re-qualify annually with the semi-auto pistol and/or shotgun/rifle.
Must qualify for and obtain a valid state firearm permit and driver’s license.
Successful annual qualification with all companies issued firearms is required.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Superior computer skills, i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Office, multiple functional computer formats (in-house), etc.
Ability to have technical proficiency with access application systems functioning at an operator level proficiency.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Software House CCURE is preferred.
Knowledge of Avigilon Video Management System (VMS) Software is preferred.
Have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Employ armed physical security tactics, screenings, highly technical security event monitoring and security event response.
Protect personnel, assets, and interests.
Work and make decisions with minimal direct supervision within the prescribed policies and procedures.
Respond to complex technical inquiries regarding access application systems.
Coordinate and liaison with Operating Company and Corporate Security groups.
Travel for training, storm duty, or any potential circumstances involving security.
Evaluate and determine the appropriate action in response to Physical Security Perimeter (PSP) intrusion events.
Use sound logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Deal effectively with a variety of individuals under highly stressful situations and perform various tasks simultaneously while working as a team.
Actively listen.
Communicate effectively with the ability to build effective working relationships.
Multi-task and perform computer data entry while callers are on the phone.
Stay current with relevant technology.
Effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning.
Demonstrate strong ethics and experience handling sensitive or confidential information.
Learn and enforce policies and procedures.
Direct & control vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
Wear and maintain personal protection equipment.
Perform physical activity, including but not limited to, running, walking, and lifting.