Armed Security Specialist Physical Security

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today.

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Job Summary

- Provides analytical and tactical armed protective support for a centralized security operations center.

- Utilizes sophisticated security systems and technologies for intrusion analysis, subtle event detection, video analytics, and incident management.

- Responds to, assesses, and investigates security events to determine associated threats and appropriate response.

- Exercises independent decision making in a high-stress environment and manages multiple priorities with consistent results.

- Assesses incoming threat streams to develop accurate conclusions on security events at facilities.

- Utilizes strong critical thinking skills to evaluate suspicious activities and pre-operational indicators occurring at or near company site.

- Manages electronic access control systems to monitor and facilitate response for automated alarm systems.

- Coordinates with county and state agencies to facilitate emergency response.

- Interacts with law enforcement during routine operations, drills, or emergencies at company facilities.

- Demonstrates proficiency in the safe handling, firing and maintenance of assigned weaponry.

- Controls access to and patrols all areas.

- Controls personnel, vehicle and package or cargo access, in accordance with company policy and security procedures.

- Searches vehicles, personnel, and possessions prior to entry to facility.

- Assists in providing orientation, training, and retraining of security personnel.

- Assist in developing, maintaining, and implementing security procedures.

- Adheres to departmental security policies and procedures.

- Prepares required security reports.

- Maintains security documentation, including electronic security systems and hardware.

- Ensures regular security assessments for facility are conducted.

- Assists in implementing effective security countermeasures, according to assigned plans, in response to increased threats.

- Ensures precision in application of security procedures and technical application integral to threat detection countermeasures.

- Manages emergency notification procedures in accordance with company response plans.

- Works in a team environment to improve processes and company’s overall security posture.

- Maintains fitness for duty in accordance with company policy.

- Maintains certification as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Minimum of 5 years direct experience carrying a firearm in the course of duty, to include prior civilian law enforcement or prior military police experience. Note: A Master's degree will count as one year towards the experience requirement. A partial year of six months or more will be rounded up to one year.

- Successful completion of an Accredited Basic Law Enforcement academy, required.

- Experience responding to public service calls in a sworn capacity in a federal, state, or local government agency.

- Prior training and experience in armed threat response strongly preferred.

- Ability to meet and maintain the necessary Corporate Intelligence & Security requirements for eligibility to carry a firearm.

- Experience with laws, codes, and government regulatory processes to ensure compliance.

- Ability to understand security concepts in providing critical infrastructure protection at a security control center operation.

- Ability to understand Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Standards in accordance with and enforceable by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and how it applies to Dominion Energy.

- Experience utilizing physical access control systems (PACS), video surveillance systems (VSS), and other security technologies for intrusion analysis, event detection, and analytics.

- Ability to perform regular security assessments and maintain situational awareness.

- Ability to monitor and respond to security events, and to provide security expertise.

- Ability to manage the flow of sensitive security information.

- Consistent demonstration of strong, independent critical thinking and decision-making skills applied in a security environment.

- Ability to work independently and achieve results with little supervision.

- Ability to assess security incidents and take appropriate action.

- Ability to coordinate and manage multiple work processes.

- Experience with developing and providing training to coworkers.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers to provide effective incident response and management.

- Ability to analyze information and make sound decisions.

- Ability to successfully complete physical training and physical fitness requirements annually.

- Ability to work 12-hour, day and/or night rotating shifts, as needed.

Education Requirements

Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education: Bachelor

Preferred Discipline(s): Criminal Justice, Industrial Security, Law Enforcement

Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Valid Drivers License and must be 21 years of age

Working Conditions

Cold 26-50%

Office Work Environment 26-50%

Travel 26-50%

Outdoors 26-50%

Heat 26-50%

Other Working Conditions

Rotating shift that will include days, nights, weekends and holidays

Test Description

No Testing Required

Export Control

Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

Other Information

We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here dombenefits.com.

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.

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