Team Leader, Security

Southern Company•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Security Team Leader oversees uniformed Security Officers operating in critical facilities with strict access controls and elevated security protocols. The Security Team Leader directs a highly trained security unit responsible for safeguarding personnel and securing the Bulk Electric System (BES) across the Southeast and assets of the company. This role supervises daily operations, including personnel scheduling, coordination, and performance oversight. The Security Team Leader ensures regulatory compliance, leads preliminary incident investigations, and oversees accurate documentation, video bookmarking, and reporting.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in security (law enforcement, military, corporate security, etc.) is strongly preferred.
Demonstrates strong, adaptive leadership skills and a proactive leadership mindset.
Committed to continuous professional development, actively seeking opportunities to apply innovative leadership practices and mentoring others.
Significant, proven experience in criminal justice, corporate security, law enforcement, or military environments, with a history of successfully leading complex security operations and teams.
Ability to use and maintain firearms and pass annual firearms qualifications.
Exhibits outstanding communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels and with external partners.
Delivering superior customer service and fosters a culture of respect and responsiveness.
Deep knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations, and industry standards relevant to private security.
Applies legal expertise to ensure compliance and proactively address emerging regulatory challenges.
Demonstrated excellence in project management, including the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, drive process improvements, and manage change in dynamic environments.
Builds and sustains positive, professional relationships with peers, direct reports, management, customers, and external stakeholders.
Promotes teamwork, collaboration, and a shared commitment to security excellence.
In-depth understanding of Corporate Security’s policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Ensures consistent application and continuous improvement of security protocols.
Appropriately manages, protects, stores, and transmits sensitive information in accordance with best practices and company policy.
Works independently to achieve results, demonstrating initiative, accountability, and sound judgment with minimal supervision.
Effectively manages incidents, directs others, and makes critical decisions under pressure, ensuring the safety and security of personnel and assets.
Ability to obtain and maintain compliance with OPCO specific licensing requirements and to use and maintain OPCO specific firearms and pass annual firearms qualifications.

Nice To Haves

Technical proficiency with CCURE 9000 monitoring/administration and Avigilon video management systems is preferred.
Champions the evaluation and implementation of emerging security technologies.

Responsibilities

Leads in the development, implementation, and enforcement of site-specific security policies, procedures, and post orders.
Oversees the maintenance of electronic access control and surveillance equipment.
Oversees monitoring and responds to a variety of video surveillance, access control, and intrusion alarms.
Determine response requirements: Sets relative priorities of incidents/alarms, supervises recording of responses in the appropriate format, conduct preliminary PSP alarm investigations, supervises the writing of concise and accurate incident reports as necessary, immediately reports violations and oversees access control issues.
In accordance with established procedures, help coordinate situations with the Security Operations Center Supervisor, Generation Security Supervisor, NERC-Cip Security Op’s Manager and Chief Investigator.
Train officers on CCURE system functions, including profile creation, badge printing, compliance tracking, and report generation.
Maintains required internal certifications related to direct knowledge of NERC CIP Cyber Security Standards or others, as necessary.
Manages timekeeping for direct reports and oversees purchase orders, contract security administration, and invoice reconciliation.
Collaborate with hazmat process owners in generation to develop, implement, and annually review the Hazardous Material Transportation Security Plan at generation locations.
Assists with annual audits related to physical security procedures cybersecurity, restricted access, and key log reviews.
Maintains relevant knowledge of policies, procedures, and strategies to promote compliance.
Conducts hiring, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
Coordinates delivery of security training for external contractors
Supervises annual security site surveys, and reporting.
Ensures random contractor drug screenings are documented in CCURE and facilitate quarterly employee screenings with third-party providers.
Reviews, measures, and reports KPIs upward to the departmental chain of command.
Supports development and updates of site Emergency Action Plans.
Function as the security liaison for sites without dedicated teams.
Manages and maintains site specific annual budget.