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 interests throughout the Company’s footprint. The role uses armed physical security tactics, screenings, technical security-event monitoring, and security-event response. The position is located at 750 Logistics Parkway, Jackson, Georgia, and requires working at designated Company locations as needed. The Security Team Lead assigns successful new team members to a day shift (6 a.m. to 6 p.m., if available) or a night shift (6 p.m. to 6 a.m.) when an offer is made.

The position requires availability for shift work, holidays, overtime, call-outs, and work during inclement weather. Applicants must pass psychological, drug, physical, and firearms evaluations, and an Internal Threat Program where applicable. Training includes being sprayed with O.C. pepper spray. The officer must qualify for firearm use at hire and annually with a semi-automatic pistol and shotgun, obtain a valid state firearm permit and driver’s license, and qualify for and maintain applicable Georgia security licensing. The role also requires use of a Georgia Power fleet vehicle and compliance with the stated driving-record requirements.

The work involves operating access-application systems, responding to perimeter intrusion events, communicating and coordinating with company security groups, and handling sensitive information. It may include directing vehicle and pedestrian traffic, wearing and maintaining personal protective equipment, and physical activity such as running, walking, and lifting.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Bachelor’s or associate degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Training certification reflecting knowledge of business practices required by industry standards.
• Availability for shift work, holidays, overtime, call-outs, inclement weather, and work at designated Company locations.
• Must pass psychological, drug, and firearms evaluations, and the Internal Threat Program for designated security positions; the posting also lists a physical prerequisite.
• Must qualify for firearm use at hire and requalify annually with a semi-automatic pistol and shotgun; successful annual qualification with all company-issued firearms is required.
• Must qualify for and obtain a valid state firearm permit and driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain applicable licensing through the Georgia Secretary of State – Board of Private Detectives and Security Agencies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, active listening, and ability to build effective working relationships.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Office, in-house computer formats, and data entry.
• Ability to work and make decisions with minimal direct supervision while following prescribed policies and procedures.
• Ability to respond to complex technical inquiries and demonstrate operator-level proficiency with access-application systems.
• Ability to evaluate security events and use sound logic and reasoning to identify solutions or approaches to problems.
• Ability to handle stressful situations, multitask, work as part of a team, and manage stress.
• Strong ethics and experience handling sensitive or confidential information.
• Ability to learn and enforce policies and procedures and engage in continuous learning.
• Ability to direct and control vehicle and pedestrian traffic and wear and maintain personal protective equipment.
• Ability to perform physical activity, including running, walking, and lifting.
• For fleet-vehicle use: at least one year of verifiable driving experience and a valid driver’s license for the class of vehicle operated.
• For fleet-vehicle use: no revocation of driving privileges within the 36 months before application; no conviction for a major traffic violation within the 12 months before application; and no pending major-traffic-violation charges at application.
• Must consent to continuous monitoring of the Motor Vehicle Record.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or associate degree, unless an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is offered.
• At least three years of law enforcement, military, private, or industrial security experience.
• Knowledge of Software House CCURE.
• Knowledge of Avigilon Video Management System (VMS) software.

Responsibilities

• Protect personnel, assets, and company interests using armed physical security tactics and screenings.
• Monitor technical security events and respond to security incidents, including Physical Security Perimeter intrusion events.
• Operate access-application systems and respond to technical inquiries about them.
• Coordinate and liaise with Operating Company and Corporate Security groups.
• Make decisions and take appropriate action within established policies and procedures, with minimal direct supervision.
• Communicate effectively and build working relationships while handling stressful situations and multiple tasks.
• Perform computer data entry while responding to callers and stay current with relevant technology.
• Learn and enforce policies and procedures.
• Direct and control vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
• Wear and maintain personal protective equipment.
• Perform physical activities including running, walking, and lifting.
• Use a Georgia Power fleet vehicle in accordance with company driving requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
• Health benefits
• Welfare benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Position may be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed