Dir Security

PEPCO•Washington, DC

About The Position

Provide strategic leadership for the utility’s security program, including employee safety and the protection of company facilities and assets such as transmission and distribution assets, vehicles, and materials. Develop and direct policies, procedures, and programs to coordinate a safe and secure environment. Lead confidential investigations and serve as a liaison with local and federal law enforcement agencies when necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Security Management, or a related field.
12 or more years of managerial experience in a corporate setting in an internal security department, or with the FBI, Secret Service, Department of State, or state or local law enforcement.
Ability to obtain and maintain a [credential or requirement not specified in the posting].

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree.
Professional certification such as CPP, PSP, PCI, or CFE.

Responsibilities

Develop, communicate, implement, and audit security policies and procedures covering employee safety, building access, video surveillance, physical security, forensics, and other security functions.
Oversee vendors responsible for protecting company assets and the physical safety of employees and visitors.
Maintain an employee protection program for field workers and prepare and deliver violence-prevention training.
Partner with HR and Supply to ensure complete background investigations for new hires, contractors, subcontractors, and employees moving into roles with access to NERC assets or Sensitive Personnel Information.
Conduct sensitive investigations involving employee safety or misconduct, theft, property damage, fraud, and other standards-of-business-conduct issues; work with HR to resolve incidents.
Serve on Exelon and EU Security leadership teams and work with Real Estate & Facilities, OHS, IT Security, Ethics & Compliance, and Internal Audit on cross-functional efforts to minimize risk.
Coordinate with local government representatives, law enforcement, and other appropriate agencies.
Select, manage, and develop staff; develop key talent and provide opportunities for knowledge sharing and skill building.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and incentives.
Annual long-term incentive plan of $50,000.
Annual bonus for eligible positions: 30%.
401(k) match and annual company contribution.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life and disability insurance.
Paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave, and bonding/primary caregiver or parental leave.
Employee Assistance Program and mental and emotional support resources.
Wellbeing programs, including tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and fitness reimbursement.
Referral bonus program.