Security Specialist I-III (Armed/Unarmed) - Impact & Growth

Nebraska Public Power District; Nebraska; On-site; USD 60,259,000 - 94,816,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Public Power District is seeking Security Specialist I/II/III (armed or unarmed) for Gerald Gentleman Station in Sutherland, Nebraska. The role includes monitoring security systems, controlling access, and responding to threats to protect district assets and personnel.

Candidates must meet age and education requirements (High School Diploma or GED, 21+), and have security operations or dispatch center experience with firearms training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Experience working in a dispatch center, call center, alarm monitoring center or security operations center preferred.
• Extensive firearms experience/training, preferably through law enforcement, security, corrections, or military.
• Knowledge of access control and/or video management systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of NERC procedural requirements preferred.
• Experience making independent use of force level decisions in real life situations.
• Ability to type a minimum of 30 words per minute.
• Minimum of 2 years security operations center experience
• Other work experience or demonstrated performance indicating that the applicant has the skills and ability to perform the required duties of the position may be substituted for the specified years of experience.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly, independently and fluently operate all District security systems within 6 weeks of hire.
• Demonstrated ability to independently assess actual and potential security risks, violations, and incidents and take appropriate action to minimize or prevent further violations or risk to District assets, which includes teammates and property.
• Control access to GGS using Physical Access Control Systems (PACS), Cameras, and intercom system.
• Follow District guidelines and standards to ensure the District remains compliant with federal (NERC), state, local, and District security requirements.

Responsibilities

• GGS Security Specialists provide security related services, control site access, and respond to actual or potential security threats and violations at Gerald Gentleman Station (GGS).
• Accountable for other duties as assigned.
• Travel required: travel may fluctuate by business need. This is an estimate and will be discussed further with candidates that receive an interview.
• Security Specialists support access control and monitor security systems to protect District assets.

Skills

Firearms experience

Security operations center

Access control

Video management systems

NERC requirements

Independent use of force decisions

Typing 30 wpm

Dispatch center experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PACS

Cameras/intercom systems

Job description

Nebraska Public Power District is seeking Security Specialist I/II/III (armed or unarmed) for Gerald Gentleman Station in Sutherland, Nebraska. The role includes monitoring security systems, controlling access, and responding to threats to protect district assets and personnel.

Candidates must meet age and education requirements (High School Diploma or GED, 21+), and have security operations or dispatch center experience with firearms training.