Security Investigator

Pedernales Electric Cooperative•Johnson City, TN

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Investigator is responsible for recommending, implementing, and developing programs in support of the Cooperative’s security strategic initiatives. This role involves overseeing security systems, developing strategic plans for integration and interoperability, and designing, modeling, analyzing, and implementing technical physical security sub-systems. The investigator will maintain detailed knowledge of security system functionality and technology, evaluate emerging technologies, and make recommendations for new products and systems. They will monitor security programs, manage access control systems, ensure the security control of employees, visitors, and contractors, and oversee the installation of equipment. Additionally, the role includes conducting vulnerability assessments, responding to emergency incidents, conducting investigations, preparing reports, and providing recommendations on incident response planning and security breaches. The Security Investigator will also assist with disciplinary and legal matters, participate in protection plans for events, monitor and minimize control losses, and provide a secure work environment. They will assist in planning and implementing security education and awareness training, execute critical emergency decisions, manage contractors, operate PEC vehicles, maintain confidential information, stay abreast of technology advances, and demonstrate regular attendance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Police Science, Security Management, Business Administration, Accounting or Finance
Six years of directly related experience
Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data, configuration, or processing information
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service
Knowledge of technical security system design and configuration
Knowledge of video analytics, communication protocols, video codecs, frame rates, resolutions and video storage
Knowledge of interview and investigation techniques
Skilled in time management
Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities
Skilled in investigative report writing
Ability to lead in emergency situations
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to anticipate, identify, analyze and resolve conflict and problems
Ability to manage multiple projects
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing
Valid Texas Driver’s License and Motor Vehicle Report that comply with PEC policy

Nice To Haves

Directly related experience may substitute for education
Four years of directly related experience managing and administering Access Control Systems and Video Management Systems preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee the Cooperative’s security systems to ensure compliance with infrastructure protection requirements, local, state and federal regulations
Develop strategic plan for overall security systems integration and interoperability
Participate in short and long term security strategic planning and budget development
Design, model, analyze and implement technical physical security sub-systems, including alarms, perimeter security measures, video management systems, grid security and access control systems
Maintain detailed knowledge of security system functionality and technology, including video analytics, communication protocols, video codecs, frame rates, resolutions and video storage
Evaluate emerging technologies to optimize security system functionality and reliability
Make recommendations for new products, software and systems
Monitor security programs and manage access control systems
Ensure the security control of employees, visitors and contractors
Oversee the installation of equipment, including programming and configuration of video servers, IP cameras and associated equipment
Conduct vulnerability assessments that include physical security inspections, surveys and risk analysis
Respond to emergency incidents, customer inquiries and other events to prevent malevolent acts against company assets or personnel
Conduct investigations and preserve evidence to support post-investigation actions such as criminal or civil proceedings and arbitration
Prepare investigative and incident reports, procedures and checklists
Provide recommendations on incident response planning and the investigation of security breaches
Assist with disciplinary and legal matters resulting from security risks or breaches
Participate in Cooperative protection plans for company events and off site venues
Provide recommendations for the development, implementation and monitoring of the Cooperative’s security plans and programs
Monitor and minimize control losses and provide a secure work environment
Assist in the planning, organization and implementation of security education and awareness training
Conduct training and coordinate internal needs with the Organizational Development Department
Execute critical emergency decisions without management oversight
Manage contractors
Operate PEC vehicle(s) for business purposes in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local law and PEC policies and procedures
Maintain driver eligibility through appropriate valid Texas Driver's License and driving record in accordance with PEC policy
Maintain the security of confidential information
Stay abreast of advances in technology
Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned