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Security Business Unit Analyst (In Ofc 4 Days/Wk)

Southern Company
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Nov 2025

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SECURITY BUSINESS UNIT ANALYST

PLEASE READ THE *** ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS … AND THE ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES SECTIONS *** …. & THE FLEET DRIVING VERBIAGE PORTIONS OF THE JOB DESCRIPTION BELOW VERY CAREFULLY PRIOR TO APPLYING! 

  • You will be required to pass several assessments prior to being hired.

** Please Also Note: 

  • You must have the ability to travel up to 50% of the time as needed with little to no advanced notice!
  • You must be available to work security details during storm restoration, including out-of-state assignments for extended periods of time with little to no advanced notice. 
  • You will be required to be IN THE OFFICE at 241 Ralph McGill Blvd, Atlanta, GA four (4) days per week and /or as additionally required. 

JOB SUMMARY 

Georgia Power's Corporate Security Department is made up of a small group of dedicated team members. The team organizes its work around three primary functions: operations, investigations and compliance. 

This position will reside within the Operations section. It will be the single point of security contact, providing security consultation and education to customers, advising on security matters, making recommendations and influencing security-related decisions. It recommends and implements security strategies and procedures that protect people, intellectual information and physical assets; support recovery of business functionality; and position the business to meet its operating goals. 

It will conduct vulnerability assessments and make recommendations for security-related improvements. It will maintain effective relationships with law enforcement, external Corporate Security organizations, and other outside resources. 

While this position is posted in the Operations section of Corporate Security, successful applicants should have the willingness and ability to work successfully across all functions of Corporate Security’s scope of operations as needed or as individual career development or departmental needs dictate.

Competencies

  • Customer focus
  • Priority setting
  • Negotiating / Influencing
  • Strategic thinking
  • Standing alone
  • Peer relationships/Teamwork
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Initiative
  • Innovation

Technical/Functional Knowledge

  • Technical proficiency of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) systems
  • General security knowledge and skills, including asset protection, investigations, standards, executive security, emergency preparedness and response
  • Knowledgeable of Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Access Control systems
  • Analytical skills for trend, vulnerability, risk, and benchmarking analyses
  • Knowledge of trends and best practices in Corporate Security
  • Knowledge of and skills in security risk management
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Law, Business or a related field preferred
  • Prior Corporate Security, law enforcement or military experience preferred
  • Professional credentials such as CPP, PSP, CFE or similar
  • Experience in crisis management and emergency response
  • Knowledge of and ability to manage contract security services providers
  • A well-developed network of professional contacts in local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, as well as other corporate security departments
  • Ability to work well with minimal supervision as an individual contributor as well as in teams
  • Excellent communication skills (ability to effectively communicate at all levels, both oral and written; presentation skills; ability to present technical information to both technical/non-technical audiences)
  • Ability to assist with other departmental functions to include conducting investigations, conducting security assessments, and implementing security solutions to ensure compliance with federal regulations
  • Functionally cross-train with other team members so as to enhance bench strength of the Georgia Power Corporate Security team and ensure seamless operations at the highest level
  • Knowledge of Generation Security and systems is preferred

*** ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS ***

  • Applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and physical, psychological evaluations & firearms qualification. 
  • Ability to be licensed by the Georgia Board of Private Detectives and Security Agencies
  • Ability to successfully qualify with

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