Security Officer

Position Summary

As a Security Officer for this site, you’ll provide patrol services or staff fixed posts to serve as a visible crime deterrent. In this position, you will be expected to respond to emergencies and provide safety to employees, visitors, and others on site as appropriate.

Open Shifts

• M-F 6am-2pm
• M-F 2pm-10pm

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains proficiency through initial and subsequent re-training in the use of all assigned protective equipment, restraint devices, less than lethal devices, and weapons.
• Works in environments and under conditions that require carrying authorized weapons and ammunition, the use of protective gear and devices, and awareness of personal safety and safety of others.
• Required to utilize rapid and effective judgment in responding to unusual or emergency situations using appropriate de-escalation and conflict resolution techniques while also understanding the appropriate escalation of force level.
• Provides timely and accurate written reports specific to security, safety or medical incidents and daily activities.
• Assists first responders, including but not limited to EMS, fire rescue, law enforcement and other public safety entities, during emergency response or security incidents at Oncor.
• Controls access to the location through the admittance process; precludes unauthorized access to facilities, and the conversion, theft, or intentional destruction of physical assets.
• Observes and reports activities and incidents, providing for the security and safety of property and personnel.
• Makes periodic tours to check for irregularities and to inspect protection devices and building life safety, maintenance and/or fire control equipment.
• Preserves order and acts to enforce regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises.
• Provides security response and assistance during Building Emergency Response Plan (BERP) activation and during any Business Continuity operation(s).
• Patrols assigned site on foot or in vehicle, checks for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations.
• Observes and reports incidents or suspicious activity to shift supervisor(s), other Corporate Security representatives or management, as appropriate.
• Responds to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, inclement weather, and other incidents.
• Knowledgeable of all post orders and the operations of all posts at the location of assignment.
• Must be flexible to work varying shift days/hours due to evolving security needs.

Skills

• Advanced skills and professional experience in the areas of people and conflict management with tact and discretion and through the utilization of de-escalation techniques.
• Ability to function in stressful situations while exercising good judgment.
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with the public while maintaining poise and self-control under stress.

Education & Experience

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent and must possess one of the below experience criteria requirement.

• At least 3 years of active-duty military service, having held the rank of E-4 or higher upon Honorable Discharge.
• Graduate of a certified federal, state, or local law enforcement training academy, military police school or the US Marine Corps’ Marine Security Guard or Security Forces School.
• At least 3 years federal, state, local law enforcement or military police experience.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of learning and have been employed as an Armed Security Officer within the most recent year.
• Associates degree in Criminal Justice from an accredited school and have been employed as an Armed Security Officer within the most recent 2 years.
• At least 3 years of verified Armed Security Officer experience within the most recent 4 years.

Additional Requirements

• Valid State of Texas Commissioned LEVEL II Security Officer License required.
• Applicants with prior advanced training in emergency medicine and prior tactical firearms training are encouraged to apply.

Measure Of Success

• New associates will have to successfully complete our vendor training, during their probationary period, for placement at designated facility.
• Successful completion of on-the-job training.
• Initial and recurring weapons qualifications by independent third-party.
• Baseline and recurring sustainment situational training by independent third-party.
• Monthly Quality Assurance Testing by independent third-party.
• Corporate Security Management oversight via documented Controls Program.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive set of benefits, compensation and performance management programs designed specifically to attract, retain, motivate and reward our high-performing workforce

• Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance).
• 401k with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.
• Mental health resources.
• Employee resource groups.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Security: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Guard Card (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person