Corporate Security Specialist

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Evansville
Posted on: October 18, 2024

Job Description:

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people. Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce. At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve. Job SummaryUtilizes security and risk mitigation knowledge, processes, and procedures to effectively deter, delay, detect, and respond to security incidents. Essential Functions

• Conducts investigations regarding known or suspected acts detrimental to the Company's best interest in accordance with applicable laws and rules of evidence pertaining to conducting interviews, obtaining signed statements, obtaining photographic or forensic evidence, and documenting investigative reports.
• Performs on-call duty (includes after-hours, weekends, holidays) on a rotational basis and takes appropriate action pertaining to emergencies.
• Conducts security assessments and inspections to assure compliance with security standards, policies, and procedures applicable to the electric and natural gas industries.
• Develops and conducts security training programs for Company employees.
• Makes recommendations for periodic awareness communications and posters.
• Performs activities required to protect company personnel and executives, assets, confidential information, Company-sponsored events, and other business interests.
• Performs activities required to procure, monitor, maintain, and respond to electronic security systems such as card access control systems, closed-circuit television systems, programmable key systems, and alarm systems.
• Coordinates activities of contracted security services including, but not limited to, guard services, off-duty police officers, repair of electronic security systems, and security background investigation companies.
• Maintains an active liaison program with law enforcement, governmental agencies, and colleagues in the private sector in order to learn alternate security technology, procedures, and programs which may benefit the company.
• Performs and documents properly all work assignments in a timely, accurate, and confidential manner using Microsoft Office. Education Description
  • Bachelor's degree required in Business Administration, Criminal Justice or a related field
    • Will consider relevant job-related CenterPoint Energy experience for non-degree candidates Experience
      • 1 to 4 years of professional experience in an occupation utilizing physical security technologies, practices, and procedures Physical Requirements
        • Able to communicate orally in a clear manner.
        • Able to hear oral communication in person, over a telephone or mobile phone.
        • Able to operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop, for extended periods of time creating
        • Able to frequently exert a minimal amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move file boxes, electric or gas meters needed as evidence, laptop computers, recovered property, and other objects usually weighing less than 50 pounds.
        • Able (and licensed) to operate a motor vehicle, including ability to enter and exit the vehicle unassisted, and travel long distances.
        • Able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time.
        • Able to reach, grasp and move items.
        • Able to operate office equipment, including telephone, mobile phone, photocopier, fax machine, scanner and calculator.
        • Able to work long-hours for several weeks at a time when an Emergency Operations Plan is activated. Working Conditions
          • Able to work indoors, in an office environment, regardless of whether cubicle, open office or private office.
          • Able to work outdoors, in and out of a vehicle, with some exposure to all weather conditions.
          • Able to work in unpleasant locations such as in high crime areas
          • Able to work overtime (scheduled and/or unscheduled, nights and/or weekends) as needed or required.
          • Able to travel, occasionally overnight and out-of-state, as needed, by car, airplane, or train. We want you to know Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce. At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve. What we bring to you
            • Competitive pay
            • Paid training
            • Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
            • Transit subsidies
            • Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
            • Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
            • Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
            • 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution Job Type: Full Time Posting Start Date: 10/15/2024 Posting End Date: 10/22/2024 This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR ---- 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. #LI-CNP

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