Security Specialist; Pre- Testing

Security Specialist (Pre-Hire Testing Required)

Atlanta, GA

Please note the Fleet Driving, Firearms & Testing verbiage in this Job Description.

Security Specialist works 12 hour rotating shifts. These shifts require working nights, weekends, and holidays.

The Georgia Power Company Physical Security Operations Center is a 24/7/365 operation.

• Must pass a pre-employment firearms qualification course.
• Must pass psychological testing and enroll in Southern Company’s Insider Threat Program.
• Must possess a current, valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Two to four years prior experience in corporate security, private security, law enforcement, or military desired.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Working knowledge of CCURE 9000 or similar Access Control Systems is helpful.
• Working knowledge of Avigilon Control Center or similar Video Management System is helpful.
• Prior experience in a Security Operations Center or control room environment is helpful.
• Ability to build positive team relationships with peers.
• Demonstrated understanding of security concepts and sophisticated security technologies helpful.
• Understanding of NERC CIP‑006 and CIP‑014 security standards is helpful.
• Ability to obtain and remain appropriately licensed through the Georgia Secretary of State – Board of Private Detectives and Security Agencies. Successful bi‑annual qualification with all company issued firearms is required.
• Work under high stress and shifting priorities with an appropriate degree of urgency.
• Appropriately handle and protect sensitive, confidential information and intelligence.
• Work independently to achieve results with minimal supervision.
• Must have at least one year of verifiable driving experience and hold a valid driver’s license for the vehicle to be operated.

• Monitor various alarm and camera platforms to detect intrusions, suspicious activity, sabotage, or other issues at Georgia Power Company locations, while remaining in compliance with applicable NERC CIP Physical Security Standards.
• Assess urgency of incidents or threats, respond appropriately, and prepare and brief security leadership as necessary.
• Maintain proficiency with critical thinking skills to identify and assess suspicious activity, intelligence, and security incidents at 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 regarding serious incidents and threats impacting energy infrastructure.
• Staff all security posts to prevent unauthorized personnel and contraband from entering the campus.
• Assist with the coordination of scheduled and randomized security checks of campus perimeter.
• Routinely review security documentation, regulatory standards, and internal procedures and protocols to ensure continued proficiency with job responsibilities.

Competitive base salary, annual incentive awards, and health, welfare and retirement benefits. Additional compensation may be available through incentive programs per applicable plans.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant’s qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 20208

Job Category:
Security

Job Schedule:

Full time

Company:
Georgia Power