Armed Security Officer - Night Shift at Plant Bowen/Yates

Georgia Power Company; Kingston (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Power is seeking a Security Officer I for Plant Bowen or Plant Yates to protect personnel and critical assets across locations in GA. The role involves armed security, monitoring, and response to security events with strict compliance to internal policies.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or associate degree (or equivalent) and pass required psychological, drug, and firearms evaluations, plus annual re-qualification and licensing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/associate degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Training certification reflecting knowledge of industry practices.
• Shift work, holidays, overtime and inclement weather readiness.
• Must pass psychological, drug, firearms evaluation and Internal Threat Program.
• Annual firearms qualification and valid state permit & driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Protect personnel, assets and interests with armed security tactics and monitoring.
• Respond to security events and coordinate with security groups.
• Coordinate with Operating Company and Corporate Security teams.
• Evaluate action during PSP intrusion events and maintain policy adherence.
• Direct and control vehicle and pedestrian traffic as needed.
• Maintain security awareness and stay current with technology.

Skills

Software House CCURE

Avigilon VMS

NERC CIP-006/ CIP-014

Oral & Written comms

MS Word/Excel

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's/Associate degree

Tools

Software House CCURE

Avigilon VMS

Job description

Georgia Power is seeking a Security Officer I for Plant Bowen or Plant Yates to protect personnel and critical assets across locations in GA. The role involves armed security, monitoring, and response to security events with strict compliance to internal policies.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or associate degree (or equivalent) and pass required psychological, drug, and firearms evaluations, plus annual re-qualification and licensing.