Security officer

Full job description

Job No: 498007

FT/PT: Full-time

Regular/Project/Seasonal: Project

Location: Austin, TX 78732

City: Austin

State: Texas

Categories: Security/Law Enforcement, On-site

The LCRA Security team is looking for a great teammate that is very customer service oriented. 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. If you are looking to work in a great company, for amazing benefits and training and to be part of our mission to enhance the lives of Central Texans, this is the job for you!

You will be trusted to:

At an intermediate level, our security officers provide armed security services of LCRA property and facilities. This position develops competence by performing structured work assignments and receives instruction, guidance, and direction from their supervisor, manager, and/or more experienced colleagues. You can expect 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, calls for assistance, and special assignments.
• Report security violations and equipment failures and other security or safety-related situations to the 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 an 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.

You qualify with:

For Project positions:

• Two or more years experience in security, emergency medical services or military
• Driver's license with good record
• Obtains Texas Private Security Board Level III Security Officer commission
• Successfully completes training in the use of incident reporting software
• Successfully completes Security Academy training.
• Successfully completes all firearms qualifications per departmental standards, including shotgun qualification and long gun qualification.
• Successfully completes ASP Baton training and OC Pepper Spray training.
• Successfully completes ICS 100 Incident Command training and passes exam
• Obtains Texas Crime Information Center/National Crime Information Center (TCIC/NCIC) CJP certification.
• Obtains certifications in Basic First Aid and CPR.
• Requires successful completion of fitness for duty examination upon hire, and annually thereafter
• Successful completion of new hire and periodic Public Safety departmental background check
• Pass the CJIS fingerprint-based background investigation according to the State of Texas standards
• Maintain currency with all CJIS training requirements

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 or email . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Advertised: 6/13/2024 Central Daylight Time

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