Physical Security Operator

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Title: Physical Security Operator
Company: Tampa Electric Company
State and City: Florida- LUTZ
Shift: 12 hour rotating shift in addition to nights, weekends, and holidays

The Physical Security Operator is responsible for safeguarding critical electrical energy infrastructure in compliance with federal, state, and industry standards. Emphasizes public safety coordination, private sector field communications, and critical infrastructure protection, including familiarity with NERC CIP requirements. Ensuring effective communication between internal teams and external agencies.

• Oversee electronic security systems (CCTV, access control, intrusion detection) across multiple sites. Respond to alarms and incidents, dispatch security teams and manage emergency notifications.
• Implement and maintain security measures aligned with NERC CIP standards. Provide training on security procedures, NERC CIP compliance, and emergency communications. Maintain certifications and stay current with evolving security standards and technologies.
• Coordinate field communications during incidents, outages, and emergencies using radio, satellite, and digital platforms.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and risk analysis for substations, generation facilities, and transmission assets. Support corporate emergency management plans and participate in drills and exercises. Serve as liaison with law enforcement, emergency services, and regulatory agencies.

Required
:
Be able to possess within three (3) months of employment a Basic instructor‑led 40‑hour telecommunicator course, CPR/First Aid/AED certification, and a TWIC clearance.

Preferred
:
Possess at time of employment a formal, basic instructor‑led 40‑hour telecommunicator course (or have a working knowledge of: APCO ANS 3.103.2.2015 and APCO ANS 3.104.2-2017).

Required
:
High school diploma or equivalent.

Required
: 4 years of experience in law enforcement, security, military, public safety communications, or communications within the physical security industry.

Preferred
:
Experience in public safety, private security communications in the critical infrastructure protection and energy sector security. Knowledge of NERC physical security standards.

Required
:
Strong situational awareness and diligence. Ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure. Excellent communication and people skills. Familiarity with security technology (CCTV, access control systems, radios).

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