Security Officer II (On Site)

Job No: 499988 FT/PT: Full-time Regular/Project/Seasonal: Project Location: Austin, TX 78744 City: Austin State: Texas Categories: Security/Law Enforcement, On-site

LCRA Public Safety is looking for a Public Safety Security Officer II, to be an integral part of our team and provide exceptional customer service. Our ideal candidate will strive for excellence in all areas of their work and exemplify LCRA’s values of focusing on service, taking initiative, showing respect, operating with integrity and focusing on safety. As our Public Safety Security Officer II, you will secure premises and personnel by patrolling property and inspecting buildings. Utilizing your keen attention to your surroundings, you will ensure that access points and entry ways are safe and secure. This is a great opportunity for you to provide a service of protecting people and maintaining safety. If you are looking to work in a great company with amazing benefits, training and being part of our mission to enhance the lives of Central Texans, then this is the job for you!

You will be trusted to:

- Perform security patrols at assigned LCRA facility and/or stand assigned post to detect and prevent crime.

- Assist police officers with the apprehension of suspects and other emergencies. Arrest under limited circumstances (felonies or breaches of the peace).

- Assist individuals with special needs and escort employees and visitors as requested.

- Assist emergency medical personnel as needed. Respond to calls for service, call for assistance, and special assignments.

- Report security violations and equipment failures and other security or safety related situations to supervisor.

- Operate electronic security equipment (i.e., CCTV, video recorders, card access, 2-way radios and alarm equipment).

- Assist in conducting investigations and write reports on accidents, incidents, suspicious activities, safety and fire hazards and other security related situations.

- Perform special assignments.

- Provide elevated level of security response and incident reporting as required for Critical Infrastructure sites and to comply with North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) mandated standards.

- Assist dispatch and enforce visitor and contract badge procedures. May provide field training to Security Officer Project employee incumbents.

You qualify with:

Specific to Project employment:

- Ability to obtain and maintain Texas Private Security Board Level III Security Officer commission

- Two or more years of experience in security, first responder, or military.

- Driver’s license

- Ability to obtain and maintain Texas Crime Information Center/National Crime Information Center (TCIC/NCIC) CJP certification

- Complete National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification

- Ability to obtain and maintain certification in Basic First Aid, AED, and CPR

- Must pass the CJIS fingerprint-based background investigation according to the State of Texas standards

- Maintain all CJIS training requirements

You are a great fit with:

- Physical response time of 45 minutes from posted location

- Exceptional Customer Service Skills

- Prior Critical Infrastructure Security experience

- A valid Texas Private Security Board Level III Commission Security Officer License.

You gain:

- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance

- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option

- Life and disability insurance

- Wellness program including wellness incentive

- Extensive learning & development programs

And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.

LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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