Job Description
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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 Summary
Utilizes security and risk mitigation knowledge, processes, and procedures to effectively deter, delay, detect, and respond to security incidents.
Essential Functions
Oversee activities of the Corporate Security Operations Center.
Coordinates activities of contracted security services including, but not limited to, guard services and off-duty police officers for security of main headquarters building and affiliated parking garage.
Works with building management/facilities personnel to achieve optimal security for activities occurring within or near main headquarters building and/or affiliated parking garage.
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.
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 and security specific programs.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Education Description
Bachelor's degree required in Business Administration, Criminal Justice or a related field.
Will consider relevant job-related experience for non-degree candidates.
Experience
1 to 4 years of professional experience in an occupation utilizing physical security technologies, practices, and procedures.
1 to 4 years specific experience with Security Operations Center technology.