Security Officer (2nd Shift)

FuelCell Energy Solutions GmbH; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid leave

Job summary

FuelCell Energy is seeking a Security Officer to maintain a safe environment and protect people, assets, and facilities at our Torrington/ Danbury sites. You will manage access control, patrols, and security systems while supporting emergency responses and enforcing post orders.

The role requires an associate degree or equivalent security experience, plus 3+ years in law enforcement or corporate security. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, or related field.
• 3 years' experience in law enforcement, military security or police, corporate security management and related fields.
• Law enforcement experience required.
• Experience using PowerPoint, MS Word, Excel, and MS Outlook.
• Exceptional customer service/relationship skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work with customers, suppliers, and contractors to ensure security.
• Willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Schedule flexibility; on-call 24x7 when needed.
• Proven leadership/management skills for security teams.
• HR-218/LEOSA with current Annual Firearm Qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control access through badge systems and visitor management processes.
• Conduct routine interior and exterior patrols of buildings and grounds.
• Monitor CCTV, alarm systems, and security equipment.
• Respond to alarms and incidents and notify the Shift Supervisor.
• Document incidents and activities in accurate reports.
• Assist with emergency response situations, including evacuations and medical incidents.
• Enforce company policies, procedures, and post orders.
• Maintain a visible security presence to deter unauthorized activity.
• Provide customer service to employees and visitors.
• Report hazards, risks, and vulnerabilities.

Skills

Customer interaction

Communication skills

Independence

Team leadership

On-call readiness

Fast-paced learning

Problem solving

Detail orientation

Discretion

Education

Associate's degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, or related field

Tools

MS Office

General computing

Job description

FuelCell Energy is a global leader in decarbonizing power and producing hydrogen through our proprietary fuel cell technology. Our mission is to enable a world powered by clean energy. As an innovator and manufacturer of fuel cell clean power platforms, FuelCell Energy has the only technology in the world capable of capturing carbon from an external source and producing power at the same time. In addition, we offer the only technology in the world capable of producing hydrogen, power and water simultaneously.

The pay for this position ranges from $30.00 - $38.50.

The Security Officer is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for employees, visitors, contractors, and company assets. This role performs routine security duties, including access control, patrols, monitoring of security systems, and responding to incidents. The Security Officer operates under the direction of the Security Shift Supervisor and supports the execution of site security procedures and emergency response protocols.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Monitor and control access through badge systems and visitor management processes.
• Conduct routine interior and exterior patrols of buildings and grounds.
• Monitor CCTV, alarm systems, and security equipment.
• Respond to alarms and incidents and notify the Shift Supervisor.
• Document incidents and activities in accurate reports.
• Assist with emergency response situations, including evacuations and medical incidents.
• Enforce company policies, procedures, and post orders.
• Maintain a visible security presence to deter unauthorized activity.
• Provide customer service to employees and visitors.
• Report hazards, risks, and vulnerabilities.

Education & Experience

• Education: Associate's degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, or a related field from an accredited institution (or substitution of 5 years of professional work-related experience in the law enforcement/security management and/or military security/police career fields).
• Experience combined with education: 3 years' experience in law enforcement, military security or police, corporate security management and work experience in a broad range of security areas including protection of personnel, risk assessment methodology, physical security, and investigations.
• Law enforcement experience required.
• Experience using computer systems and software programs - i.e., PowerPoint, MS Word, Excel, and MS Outlook.
• Exceptional customer service/relationship skills.
• Communication and contacts within government, law enforcement, and industry trade groups preferred.
• Able to work effectively with customers, suppliers, and contractors to ensure effective security throughout the value chain.
• A proven team player, yet able to lead as well as work independently.

Candidate Must Possess/Be Knowledgeable In

• HR-218/LEOSA with current Annual Firearm Qualification required.
• Excellent customer interaction skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Exhibits a strong work ethic and accountability.
• High level of trust and integrity needed; ability to manage high-level, sensitive matters requiring sound judgment and discretion.
• Consistently exercise independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance and in the absence of the company's Security Supervisor.
• Proven leadership/management skills to manage a Team of security professionals.
• Willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills
• Schedule flexibility, with the ability to be on call 24X7 when needed.
• Candidate must have a proven ability to work independently and be able to follow escalation procedures as outlined in terms of standards regarding critical or emergencies.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Must be able and willing to physically work in an outdoor construction or power plant setting where exposure to environmental elements is mandatory.
• Occasionally subject to irregular hours.
• Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries.
• Required to be on-call.
• Must be able and willing to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as designated, such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hard hats, respirators, and other PPE as required.
• Must be willing and able to respond to and participate in after-hours needs and requirements in support of the business.
• Must be able to distinguish colors.
• Must be willing and able to travel using own vehicle or commercial airplane with reimbursement for expenses.
• Must be able to travel between Danbury and Torrington locations as needed.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use or climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

FuelCell Energy is an equal-opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and safe work environment for people of all backgrounds.

We offer a competitive compensation package as well as comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life/disability insurance, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, and generous paid leave.

The successful candidate is required to complete a drug screen, criminal background check, and employment and education verification.

For more information about FuelCell Energy and our available openings, please visit our website: https://www.fuelcellenergy.com/careers

We thank all candidates for their interest in a career with FuelCell Energy. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.