Security Officer

Involves developing, implementing, and monitoring environmental and safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, and to ensure a safe and sustainable workplace.

Monitors work sites, surveillance, inspections, and security enforcement for NYPA. Ensures distribution and monitoring of materials and equipment requirements are followed, along with guidelines and instructions to minimize employee risk on site. Ensure security and access procedures are followed.

• Control entrance-exit to the facility, on a daily basis, log entries and exits of personnel and vehicles into the facility of employees, delivery personnel and visitors. Coordinate daily situations with all departments at the facility when appropriate. Conduct patrols of ground and Plant in accordance with departmental guidelines
• Conduct searches of personnel and access vehicles to detect the presence of firearms, explosives, incendiary devices, or other items which could be used for industrial sabotage.
• Inspect fire extinguishers, spill kits, hose cabinets, standpipes, lube oil storage lockers, fire suppression units, eye wash stations and related firefighting/protection equipment on a monthly basis to ensure operability.
• Participate in quarterly drills dealing with safety, security, and fire emergency situations.
• Document investigative/inspections findings dealing with security, safety and fire protection deficiencies, including pool vehicles, hearing protection, fall protection equipment and post indicator valves.
• Command post details utilizing CCTV with cameras, dispatch, and report to supervision.
• Observe and control unattended access points supplemented by closed circuit television, where applicable.

• Exercise good judgment in implementing instructions, and mental alertness.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Has basic job knowledge of systems and procedures.
• May have specialized skill training.
• Typically recognized as an established and productive support or technical contributor.
  

• High school diploma, GED certificate required.
• May require certifications and licensures needed to meet Energy industry, federal, state, or local regulations.
• Minimum 2 years of military experience and/or civilian industrial security/safety programs in security, safety, or fire protection.
• Acquire/maintain NY State Security Guard License in accordance with Security Guard Act of 1992.
• Certified by American Red Cross for administration of First Aid and CPR.
• Maintain annual guard license and certification in accordance with NY State Security Guard Act.

• Up to 10% travel within NY State and to external states and localities based on business need.