Security Officer II (Miller Plant)

Southern Company•Quinton, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Generation Plant Security Officer Uniformed, armed security officer responsible for providing security for personnel and property at Miller Steam Plant in, Quinton, AL. JOB SUMMARY Controls access to plant site Monitors and operates electronic surveillance equipment Monitors materials and equipment delivered to and removed from plant site Provides armed security service to plant site Patrols plant site on foot and in vehicle Participation in Medical First Responder Emergency Response Teams preferred, but not mandatory at all Generation sites Attend plant functions and make presentations as needed

Requirements

REQUIRED minimum three (3) years law enforcement or military police or private/industrial security experience
REQUIRED ability to use and maintain a firearm and pass annual mandatory qualifying tests
REQUIRED maintain and possess a valid Alabama State pistol permit.
Basic computer knowledge using Windows based systems including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and other systems
Strong written and oral communication skills
Good problem-solving skills and decision-making skills
Ability to learn and enforce plant security policies and procedures
Ability to obtain a pistol permit
Ability to pass annual firearm qualifications
Ability to direct and control vehicle and pedestrian traffic
Ability to prioritize and perform security work in the absence of direct supervision
Ability to work rotating off day shifts, nights, days, weekends, holidays, during inclement weather and overtime
Ability to operate office equipment
Ability to wear and maintain Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
Must possess a valid driver license and operate a motor vehicle in various conditions
Must pass background investigation, physical, drug and alcohol test and required psychological screening
Ability to perform physical activity including, but not limited to, running, walking and/or lifting
Ability to function as a team member and individual in low to high stress situations

Nice To Haves

Participation in Medical First Responder Emergency Response Teams preferred, but not mandatory at all Generation sites

Responsibilities

Patrol and inspect company property to protect against fire, theft, vandalism and other illegal activity.
Demonstrated ability to handle, interpersonal confrontations and hostile situations without instruction or supervision.
Respond to calls for service.
Conduct preliminary investigations and write detailed incident reports, shift reports, etc.
Review written documents of others for completeness and accuracy.
Proficiently operate electronic security equipment.
Effectively and efficiently perform assigned duties and responsibilities with minimum supervision.
Coordinate special projects, events, and initiatives.
Ability to safely and proficiently use and maintain firearms; ability to safely and proficiently qualify annually with firearms.
Enforce policies and procedures; conduct patrols of assigned areas or direct others to do so.