Security Officer - ARMED - Jackson, GA (Full-Time/On-Site, Testing Required)

Southern Company•Jackson, GA

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Officer I - Armed protects personnel, assets, and company interests across the company’s footprint through armed physical security tactics, screenings, technical security event monitoring, and security event response. The position is located at 750 Logistics Parkway, Jackson, Georgia. Successful new team members are assigned to a day shift (6 a.m. to 6 p.m., if available) or a night shift (6 p.m. to 6 a.m.) by the Security Team Lead. This role requires availability for shift work, holidays, overtime, work during inclement weather, call-outs, and work at designated company locations. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and pass required assessments, including psychological testing, firearms qualification or evaluation, a physical, a drug test, and the Internal Threat Program for designated security positions. Training includes being sprayed with O.C. pepper spray. The officer must qualify to use firearms for hire and requalify annually with a semi-automatic pistol, shotgun, and all company-issued firearms. The role also requires a valid state firearm permit and driver’s license and the ability to obtain and maintain appropriate licensing through the Georgia Secretary of State – Board of Private Detectives and Security Agencies. The position involves operating security access and video systems, responding to physical security perimeter intrusion events, coordinating with operating company and corporate security groups, and handling sensitive or confidential information. It requires effective communication, sound judgment, teamwork, the ability to work under stress and with minimal direct supervision, and the capacity to perform physical activities such as running, walking, and lifting. This role requires use of a Georgia Power fleet vehicle and is subject to driving eligibility requirements and continuous monitoring of the employee’s Motor Vehicle Record.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Must pass psychological testing, a drug test, firearms evaluation or qualification, and a physical; the Internal Threat Program is required for designated security positions.
Must qualify for firearm use to be hired and requalify annually with a semi-automatic pistol, shotgun, and all company-issued firearms.
Must qualify for and obtain a valid state firearm permit and driver’s license.
Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate licensing through the Georgia Secretary of State – Board of Private Detectives and Security Agencies.
Must be available for shift work, holidays, overtime, work during inclement weather, call-outs, and work at designated company locations.
Must have at least one year of verifiable driving experience and hold a valid driver’s license for the class of vehicle operated; driving permits are generally not considered valid licenses.
Must have no revocation of driving privileges in the 36 months before application, no conviction of a major traffic violation in the 12 months before application, and no pending major traffic violation charges at application; must consent to continuous Motor Vehicle Record monitoring.
Must have excellent oral and written communication, active listening, computer, decision-making, reasoning, and stress-management skills.
Must be able to work with minimal direct supervision, multi-task, work as part of a team, build effective working relationships, learn and enforce policies, and handle confidential information ethically.
Must be able to perform physical activity, including running, walking, and lifting, and wear and maintain personal protective equipment.
Must complete training that includes exposure to O.C. pepper spray.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Training certification demonstrating knowledge of industry-standard business practices.
At least three years of law enforcement, military, private security, or industrial security experience.
Knowledge of Software House CCURE.
Knowledge of Avigilon Video Management System (VMS) software.

Responsibilities

Protect personnel, assets, and company interests throughout the company’s footprint.
Use armed physical security tactics and conduct screenings.
Monitor security events using technical systems and respond to security events.
Operate access application systems and respond to technical inquiries regarding those systems.
Evaluate physical security perimeter intrusion events and determine appropriate responses.
Coordinate and liaise with operating company and corporate security groups.
Direct and control vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
Enforce policies and procedures, handle sensitive or confidential information, and work effectively with others during stressful situations.
Perform computer data entry while handling phone calls and stay current with relevant technology.
Wear and maintain personal protective equipment and perform physical activities, including running, walking, and lifting.