Security Officer II (Plant Miller)

Southern Company • Quinton, AL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Generation Security Officer position ensures the security of APC Corporate Headquarters, Generation sites, associated facilities, critical systems, equipment, operations, and persons. This role involves operating multiple electronic security systems, enforcing company policies and criminal laws, and controlling access to company property. The officer will respond to security service requests and alarms, coordinate with public safety and medical personnel during emergencies, and direct traffic. Responsibilities include conducting preliminary investigations of security violations, preparing detailed reports, assessing physical security, security systems, and policies, and making recommendations for enhancements. The successful candidate will be part of a security organization focused on personnel safety and the security of the Bulk Electric System (BES) in the Southeast. This high-security environment demands a high standard of mental and physical readiness to deter and defeat physical threats to BES and personnel at Southern Company and its affiliates. Armed security officers work in high-security facilities with strict access control and elevated security procedures to protect BES assets and personnel. This includes work for Southern Company’s Corporate Security Department in security operations centers, generating plants, and other locations related to NERC CIP Physical Security Perimeters (PSPs). The position involves monitoring and responding to intrusion alarms, video surveillance, and access control for PSP events across the enterprise as part of a 24/7 team trained in site Emergency Action Plans and NERC CIP Standards and compliance requirements.

Requirements

• Armed security officer
• Experience in security operations centers, generating plants, and other work locations group for current and future NERC CIP related Physical Security Perimeters (PSPs).
• Experience in intrusion alarm, video surveillance and access control monitoring and response to PSP events.
• Trained and/or experienced in site Emergency Action Plans and NERC CIP Standards and compliance requirements.
• Experience with video surveillance, intrusion alarm, access control and telephonic and radio systems.
• Ability to maintain required internal certifications related to direct knowledge of NERC CIP Cyber Security Standards.
• Ability to maintain Plant Emergency Response Team First Responder training certification and team membership as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Elevated standard of mental and physical readiness

Responsibilities

• Views and responds to a variety of video surveillance, access control, and intrusion alarms on plant sites as well as offsite locations including NERC CIP PSPs within the plant perimeters.
• Determine response requirements and relative priorities of incidents/alarms, record responses in the appropriate format, conduct preliminary PSP alarm investigations if required, write concise and accurate incident reports as necessary, immediately report violations and handle access control issues.
• Dispatch in accordance with established procedures and help coordinate necessary situations with the WPSOC Supervisor.
• Maintain relevant knowledge of policies, procedures, and strategies to promote compliance.
• Maintain required internal certifications related to direct knowledge of NERC CIP Cyber Security Standards.
• Administers and enforces policies and procedures.
• Maintains computer-based security records.
• Provides armed security service for Corporate Headquarters.
• Control Access to Generation Sites, Corporate Headquarters and other subsequent security posts as needed.
• Maintains Plant Emergency Response Team First Responder training certification and team membership as needed.
• Ensure that Southern Company’s NERC CIP Physical Security Program is consistent and coordinated with physical security organizations across Southern Company.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
• Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
• Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

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