Security Operations Lead: Corporate Security & Projects

Mississippi Power; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Power in Gulfport, MS, is seeking a security operations lead to oversee contract guard activities, strengthen protection of personnel and assets, and support Corporate Security programs including NERC CIP requirements.

The role also involves project management, incident reporting, and acting as the Corporate Security representative for the generation or facility supported, with leadership updates as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, security management, or related field preferred.
• 3 or more years' experience in security, local, state, military, or federal agencies is required.
• Demonstrated competency consistent with Security Officer positions.
• Working knowledge of physical security operations, including patrol, access control, alarm response, and CCTV monitoring.
• Familiarity with electronic security systems (e.g., CCURE, Avigilon) and ability to operate systems in accordance with policy.
• Understanding of Corporate Security policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local criminal laws applicable to security operations.
• Ability to appropriately manage, protect, store, and transmit sensitive information in accordance with company policy.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to interact professionally with employees, contractors, and visitors at all levels.
• Ability to follow post orders, emergency response procedures, and site-specific security plans.
• Ability to respond effectively to incidents, exercise sound judgment under pressure, and elevate issues appropriately.
• Ability to obtain and maintain compliance with OPCO-specific licensing requirements and maintain firearm qualifications, when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead physical security projects and oversee complex assignments while serving as the site’s corporate security subject matter expert.
• Support security leadership by maintaining situational awareness, managing incidents effectively, and contributing to safe, secure, and professional site operations.
• Prepare accurate and timely incident reports, logs, and documentation; conduct patrols; monitor access; and enforce NERC CIP physical security requirements.
• Review contract guard reports and documentation to ensure consistent enforcement of company policies, procedures, and site rules. Support and oversee access management, visitor processing, and badging.
• Lead and support special security events and heightened operations; plan, coordinate, and participate in drills, training, and continuous improvement initiatives; and provide contract guard training to ensure readiness and effective performance.
• Serve as the primary liaison with law enforcement, emergency responders, and internal stakeholders; represent Corporate Security in meetings with site leadership; and act as the site’s primary after-hours contact for security incidents.

Skills

Security operations

Patrol & access control

CCTV monitoring

Emergency response

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or security management

Tools

CCURE

Avigilon

Job description

Mississippi Power in Gulfport, MS, is seeking a security operations lead to oversee contract guard activities, strengthen protection of personnel and assets, and support Corporate Security programs including NERC CIP requirements.

The role also involves project management, incident reporting, and acting as the Corporate Security representative for the generation or facility supported, with leadership updates as needed.