Security Officer I - Plant McDonough (Pre-Hire Testing Required)

Southern Company • McDonough, GA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Security Officer I protects personnel, assets, and company interests throughout Georgia Power’s operating footprint. The role uses armed physical-security tactics, screening procedures, technical security-event monitoring, and incident response. The position is based at Plant McDonough in Atlanta, Georgia, and requires night-shift work, including mandatory weekends and holidays. Shifts are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. or 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.; the schedule may change to rotating days and shifts as needed. The officer must be available for shift work, overtime, call-outs, and work during inclement weather at designated company locations.

Applicants must complete physical-abilities and psychological testing and pass required prerequisites, including a psychological test, drug test, firearms evaluation, and, for designated security positions, the Internal Threat Program. The employee must qualify with the issued semi-automatic pistol and shotgun before employment and annually thereafter, obtain and maintain required firearms and security licenses, and meet the driver and fleet-vehicle requirements. The position requires physical activity such as running, walking, and lifting, as well as wearing and maintaining personal protective equipment.

The role involves operating access-control and security systems, responding to perimeter intrusion events, handling sensitive information, communicating with internal security groups, and making decisions with minimal direct supervision. A Georgia Power fleet vehicle is required; selected candidates must meet the stated driving-history and license requirements and consent to continuous motor-vehicle-record monitoring.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must pass psychological testing, a drug test, a firearms evaluation, and the Internal Threat Program when applicable to the designated security position.
• Must qualify for firearm use and requalify annually with the semi-automatic pistol and shotgun.
• Must qualify for and obtain a valid state firearm permit and driver’s license.
• Must obtain and maintain appropriate licensing through the Georgia Secretary of State – Board of Private Detectives and Security Agencies.
• Must have at least one year of verifiable driving experience and a valid driver’s license for the class of fleet vehicle operated; driving permits are generally not considered valid licenses.
• Must have no revocation of driving privileges within the 36 months before applying, no major traffic-violation conviction within the 12 months before applying, and no pending major traffic-violation charges at application; must consent to continuous motor-vehicle-record monitoring.
• Must be available for shift work, holidays, overtime, inclement weather, call-outs, and work at designated company locations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Office, and multiple in-house computer formats.
• Ability to work and make decisions with minimal direct supervision within established policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate access application systems at an operator level and respond to complex technical inquiries about them.
• Ability to use sound logic and reasoning to identify solutions and approaches to problems.
• Ability to deal effectively with individuals in stressful situations, perform multiple tasks, and work as part of a team.
• Ability to actively listen, manage stress, and engage in continuous learning.
• Ability to stay current with relevant technology and learn and enforce policies and procedures.
• Strong ethics and experience handling sensitive or confidential information.
• Ability to perform physical activities, including running, walking, and lifting, and to wear and maintain personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or associate degree, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Training certification demonstrating knowledge of business practices required by industry standards.
• At least three years of law enforcement, military, private, or industrial security experience.
• Knowledge of Software House CCURE.
• Knowledge of Avigilon Video Management System software.
• Understanding of NERC CIP-006 and CIP-014 security standards.

Responsibilities

• Protect personnel, assets, and company interests through armed physical-security tactics, screening, security-event monitoring, and response.
• Respond to Physical Security Perimeter intrusion events and determine appropriate actions.
• Operate access application systems and respond to technical inquiries about them.
• Coordinate and liaise with operating-company and corporate security groups.
• Direct and control vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
• Apply company policies and procedures and make decisions with minimal direct supervision.
• Handle sensitive or confidential information ethically.
• Perform computer data entry while communicating with callers and multitasking.
• Wear and maintain personal protective equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees; the position may also be eligible for additional incentive compensation.
• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.

What This Job Offers

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