Security Specialist (Pre-Hire Testing Required)

Southern Company • Atlanta, GA

4h

About The Position

The Security Specialist I works in Georgia Power Company’s 24/7/365 Physical Security Operations Center, monitoring highly technical, networked physical and electronic security systems operated by Georgia Power and some business partners across the Southern Company enterprise. The role works 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

The position also conducts scheduled and random patrols of a high-security campus, screens visitors, responds to requests for security services, and maintains awareness of the campus and surrounding grounds. At the primary work location, the Specialist serves as an armed Corporate Security first responder. The role conducts limited preliminary investigations of security incidents and access-control concerns, documents and reports them through the Corporate Security chain of command, and completes recurring in-service training to maintain readiness and meet Georgia security licensing requirements.

This role requires pre-employment firearms qualification, psychological testing, and enrollment in Southern Company’s Insider Threat Program. Successful bi-annual qualification with company-issued firearms is also required. The position requires use of a Georgia Power fleet vehicle and associated driving eligibility, including continuous monitoring of the employee’s Motor Vehicle Record.

Requirements

• Pass a pre-employment firearms qualification course.
• Pass psychological testing and successfully enroll in and remain in Southern Company’s Insider Threat Program.
• Possess a current, valid driver’s license.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Be able to obtain and maintain appropriate licensing through the Georgia Secretary of State – Board of Private Detectives and Security Agencies.
• Successfully qualify bi-annually with all company-issued firearms.
• Have at least one year of verifiable driving experience and a valid license for the class of fleet vehicle to be operated; driving permits are not typically considered valid licenses.
• Have no revocation of driving privileges within the 36 months before application, no major traffic-violation convictions within the 12 months before application, and no pending major traffic-violation charges at the time of application.
• Consent to continuous monitoring of the Motor Vehicle Record.
• Demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills.
• Build positive working relationships with peers.
• Work under high stress and shifting priorities with an appropriate degree of urgency.
• Handle and protect sensitive, confidential information and intelligence appropriately.
• Work independently to achieve results with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Two to four years of prior experience in corporate security, private security, law enforcement, or the military.
• Working knowledge of CCURE 9000 or a similar access-control system.
• Working knowledge of Avigilon Control Center or a similar video-management system.
• Prior experience in a Security Operations Center or control-room environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of security concepts and sophisticated security technologies.
• Understanding of NERC CIP-006 and CIP-014 security standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor alarm and camera platforms for intrusions, suspicious activity, threats, sabotage, and other safety or security issues at company locations, including highly regulated critical infrastructure facilities.
• Remain in compliance with applicable NERC CIP Physical Security Standards while monitoring critical infrastructure facilities.
• Assess the urgency of incidents and threats, respond appropriately, and prepare and brief Security Leadership as appropriate.
• Use critical-thinking skills to identify and assess suspicious activity, intelligence, and security incidents affecting company facilities and assets.
• Monitor security and crime trends at company locations and throughout the energy industry.
• Collect and analyze critical, time-sensitive research and data concerning serious incidents and threats to energy infrastructure.
• Staff security posts to prevent unauthorized personnel and contraband from entering the campus.
• Assist in coordinating scheduled and randomized campus-perimeter security checks.
• Conduct scheduled and random security patrols, screen visitors, respond to requests for security services, and maintain situational awareness of the campus and its curtilage.
• Serve as an armed Corporate Security first responder at the primary work location.
• Conduct limited preliminary investigations of security incidents, access-control issues, or concerns; document and communicate findings through the Corporate Security chain of command in a timely and thorough manner.
• Review security documentation, regulatory standards, internal procedures, and protocols to maintain proficiency in job responsibilities.
• Complete periodic in-service training and maintain operational readiness and compliance with applicable Georgia security licensing requirements.

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
• Potential eligibility for additional compensation, such as an incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED