Southern Company Career – Security Officer In Mobile

Overview

Position Title: Security Officer

Company: Southern Company

Location: Mobile, FL, US

Job Description:

This position ensures security of APC Corporate Headquarters, associated facilities, critical systems, equipment, operations, and persons. Operate multiple electronic security systems. Enforce company policies and criminal laws. Control access to company property, respond to requests for security services and alarms, coordinate the activities of public safety, medical, and other personnel during emergency situations. Direct and control vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Conduct preliminary investigation of security violations and prepare detailed reports. Assess current physical security, security systems, policies, post orders, and make recommendations for enhancements.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to respond to relatively complex technical inquires with regard to access application systems
• Must be capable of using sound logic and reasoning to identify the alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to stay current with relevant technology
• Knowledge of Avigilion Software is preferred
• Knowledge of Software House CCURE is preferred
• Ability to coordinate and liaison with Operating Company and Corporate Security groups
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships
• Superior computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Office, multiple functional computer formats (in-house), etc
• Ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning
• Ability to learn and enforce policies and procedures
• Ability to have technical proficiency with access application systems functioning at an operator level proficiency
• Must demonstrate strong ethics and experience handling sensitive or confidential information
• Ability to direct & control vehicle and pedestrian traffic
• Ability to perform physical activity, including but not limited to, running, walking, and lifting
• Ability to deal effectively with a variety of individuals under highly stressful situations and perform various tasks simultaneously while working as a team
• Ability to evaluate and determine the appropriate action in response to PSP alarms
• Ability to wear and maintain personal protection equipment
• Ability to actively listen
• Must be able to multi-task and perform computer data entry while callers are on the phone
• Ability to work and make decisions with minimal direct supervision within the prescribed policies and procedures

Requirements:

• Provides armed security service for Corporate Headquarters
• Maintains computer-based security records
• Monitors and operates electronic surveillance equipment
• Administers and enforces policies and procedures
• Monitors materials and equipment delivered to Corporate Headquarters
• Control Access to Corporate Headquarters