Security Officer II (On Site)

Lower Colorado River Authority • Austin, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

LCRA Public Safety is looking for a Security Officer, who is a customer service oriented teammate! We want someone who will strive for excellence in all areas of their work and exemplify LCRA’s values of focusing on service, taking initiative, showing respect, operating with integrity and focusing on safety. As a Public Safety Security Officer, you will secure premises and personnel by patrolling property and inspecting buildings. By using your keen attention to your surroundings, you will ensure that access points and entry ways are safe and secure. This is a great opportunity for you to provide a service of protecting people and maintaining safety within our critical infrastructure. If you are looking to work in a phenomenal company with outstanding benefits, training and being part of our mission to enhance the lives of Central Texans, then this is the role for you! You will be trusted to: - Perform security patrols at an assigned LCRA facility and/or stand assigned post to detect and prevent crime. - Assist police officers with the apprehension of suspects and other emergencies as needed. Arresting violators under limited circumstances (felonies or breaches of the peace). - Assist individuals with special needs and escort employees and visitors as requested. - Assist emergency medical personnel as needed. Respond to calls for service, calls for assistance, and special assignments. - Report security violations and equipment failures and other security or safety related situations to supervisor. - Operate electronic security equipment (i.e., CCTV, video recorders, card access, 2-way radios and alarm equipment). - Assist in conducting investigations and write reports on accidents, incidents, suspicious activities, safety and fire hazards and other security related situations. - Provide elevated level of security response and incident reporting as required for Critical Infrastructure sites and to comply with North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) mandated standards. - Assist dispatch and enforce visitor and contract badge procedures. - May provide field training to Security Officer Project employee incumbents.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain Texas Private Security Board Level III Security Officer commission
• Three or more years of experience in security, first responder, or military.
• Driver’s license
• Ability to obtain and maintain Texas Crime Information Center/National Crime Information Center (TCIC/NCIC) CJP certification
• Complete National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in Basic First Aid, AED, and CPR
• Must pass the CJIS fingerprint-based background investigation according to the State of Texas standards
• Maintain all CJIS training requirements
• Physical response time of 45 minutes from posted location
• Exceptional Customer Service Skills

Nice To Haves

• Prior Critical Infrastructure Security experience
• A valid Texas Private Security Board Level III Commission Security Officer License.

Responsibilities

• Perform security patrols at an assigned LCRA facility and/or stand assigned post to detect and prevent crime.
• Assist police officers with the apprehension of suspects and other emergencies as needed.
• Arresting violators under limited circumstances (felonies or breaches of the peace).
• Assist individuals with special needs and escort employees and visitors as requested.
• Assist emergency medical personnel as needed.
• Respond to calls for service, calls for assistance, and special assignments.
• Report security violations and equipment failures and other security or safety related situations to supervisor.
• Operate electronic security equipment (i.e., CCTV, video recorders, card access, 2-way radios and alarm equipment).
• Assist in conducting investigations and write reports on accidents, incidents, suspicious activities, safety and fire hazards and other security related situations.
• Provide elevated level of security response and incident reporting as required for Critical Infrastructure sites and to comply with North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) mandated standards.
• Assist dispatch and enforce visitor and contract badge procedures.
• May provide field training to Security Officer Project employee incumbents.

Benefits

• Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance
• Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
• 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option
• Life and disability insurance
• Wellness program including wellness incentive
• Extensive learning & development programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees