Lead Security Officer

S&C Electric Company•Chicago, IL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

As an S&C Electric team member, you’ll work on projects that have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively. Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner! S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to coordinate our security function. As a Lead Security Officer, you’ll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team. Officers perform duties in three main categories, including patrolling the S&C Ridge Boulevard Industrial Campus facility, working in the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC), and operating the security gatehouses.

Requirements

High School diploma or acceptable General Educational Development (GED), some college preferred.
Valid Illinois Driver’s License In Good Standing
Active Illinois Firearms Owner’s Identification Card (FOID)
A Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) and ability to successfully obtain the Firearm Control Card (FCC) issued from the State of Illinois, Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
6-7+ years of security or related background.
Industrial security, law enforcement, or military experience preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong technical and computer skills
Effective with conflict resolution, de-escalation, and stress management.
Understanding and knowledge of security laws and regulations.
Ability to recognize signs of distress or impairment.
Ability to demonstrate the following interpersonal skills: reliable, responsible, dependable, adaptable, detail-oriented, flexible, active listening, time management, lead by example, and teamwork
Effective judgement and decision making.
Partner with leadership to coordinate training and other tasks as needed for team members
Partner with leadership in team member performance and progress
Capable of supporting multiple roles within the department

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in security, criminal justice, law enforcement, or related field.
Any advanced National Incident Management System (NIMS) training
Handcuffing certification
De-escalation training i.e., Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) or Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) certifications

Responsibilities

Utilize strong, written communication skills by creating clear and accurate incident and field activity reports in a timely manner.
Conduct and document events/ investigations with close attention to detail; gather and summarize statements and facts for records.
Perform routine and scheduled patrols of the S&C Campus to regulate traffic and parking, ensure team member safety, respond to emergencies/incidents.
Function as first responders to critical and emergent situations including: medical emergencies, fires, hazardous material releases/spills, unauthorized personnel on campus, confined space rescues, severe weather, and building evacuations.
Certify and maintain required certification in the use of self-contained breathing apparatus and/or respirators.
Monitor fire, building supervisory, high-voltage supply, intrusion alarm, and closed-circuit video systems while assigned to the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC).
Monitor entry/exit and access to S&C Campus, with diligence for guiding team members, vehicles, visitors, and contractors.
Maintain accurate logs and records of all commercial-related entrants.
Operate communication systems by serving as radio dispatchers and telephone switchboard operators during off-hours.
Directly identifying and addressing safety, trespassing, and workplace violence concerns, which may include, but is not limited to, the detaining of threatening individuals for police resolution.
Safely remove unauthorized individuals from the campus using various de-escalation techniques.
Maintaining licensing and certifications for essential training and equipment necessary to perform job duties. (PERC, FOID, DL)
Conducts department training on Standard Operating Procedures which include but are not limited to testing of alarms systems, fire extinguisher inspections, conducting patrol tours, and review of incident reports.
Ability to learn security operations and procedures, then communicate and train others; ability to adapt to changes in the external environment and organization.
Daily and weekly documentation on shift activity reports for review by Global Security leadership.
Carries out additional duties that can include some or all of the following: orienting and training new team members; planning, assigning, and delegating work; addressing and recording complaints/issues from internal/external customers, serve as point of contact for escalated situations.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
Drive a car or another vehicle, e.g. a personnel carrier.
Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.
Ability to provide high-quality customer service with the ability to interact effectively at various social levels and across diverse cultures.
Other responsibilities as assigned.