Security Investigator - Hattiesburg

This position is located in Hattiesburg, MS, and no relocation assistance will be provided.

 

JOB SUMMARY 

 

This position provides investigative and physical security services to Mississippi Power in response to complaints of violations of Federal, State, and local laws; regulatory mandates; and company policies.  Such violations may have been committed by employees, contractors, vendors, outsourced service providers, or temporary employees.  It also serves as a liaison between the company and local, state and federal law enforcement.

  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

 

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a related field – strongly preferred
• CPP or CFE - preferred

Experience

• At least 3 years investigative experience in the following corporate security areas or related fields, local, state, or federal agencies is required
  • Corporate Security
  • Internal Auditing
  • Internal Affairs
  • Criminal Investigations
• Demonstrated ability to independently plan and conduct sensitive investigations
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and present reports of findings and recommendations, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with individuals and/or groups at all levels within the public and private sector
• Ability to develop a network of professional contacts in law enforcement and other corporate security departments
• Demonstrated high ethical values

Technical/Functional Knowledge

• Knowledge of and skills in diverse investigative and interviewing techniques
• Knowledge of applicable civil and criminal law
• Knowledge of trends and best practices in Corporate Security
• Knowledge of general physical security concepts
• Knowledge of project planning and management for physical security equipment installation
• Knowledge and skills in case management systems
• Knowledge of physical security trends & methods
• Knowledge of access control systems
• Knowledge of IP based CCTV

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Conduct proactive & reactive investigations
2. Prepare case reports, including investigative findings and recommendations
3. Avert losses and collaborate with customers to recover losses of monetary and physical assets
4. Undertake special projects including, but not limited to, project planning and management for physical security equipment installation, storm response, threat analysis, executive protection, and physical security assessments
5. Complete and maintain firearms qualification, including the requirements to obtain a Mississippi enhanced firearm concealed carry permit
6. Partner with other security team members to deliver security solutions to client organizations
7. Maintain liaison with Federal, State, and local law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies, as well as with security professionals in other corporations

Mississippi Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, provides clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy to more than 192,000 customers and communities in 23 southeast Mississippi counties. For over 100 years, Mississippi Power is a leader in customer service, workforce development and education, environmental stewardship, and employee volunteerism. The company is an industry leader when it comes to working safely, providing around-the-clock reliable service and its expert storm response. Mississippi Power has been at the forefront of innovation in the state through strategic partnerships in electric transportation and solar energy. The company has worked with the Coast Transit Authority to put the state’s first electric public transportation bus in operation and with Forrest County Agriculture High School on the state’s first electric school bus. It also partnered with the Hattiesburg Zoo on a new electric train and worked with the country’s largest Domino’s franchise to electrify its delivery fleet. Also, a leader in renewable energy, Mississippi Power partnered with the Naval Construction Battalion Center to install the first microgrid at a Navy facility. The company was among the first to introduce utility scale solar in the state with nearly 160 MW of renewable energy produced, enough to power 23,000 homes for a year. Mississippi Power’s mission is to provide world-class value to our customers and communities every day.
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