APPLICATION MATERIALS
Applicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one document. Your cover letter must summarize your interest, education and experience relative to this position. Incomplete materials will not be considered.
To expedite the application process, combine your cover letter and resume into one PDF document before applying and upload electronically when requested in the online application process.
This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review date for application materials is scheduled for March 15, 2024.
SALARY RANGE
The starting salary range for this position is $69,120 - $86,400 (based on qualifications). With tenure and strong performance in this role an employee may earn up to a maximum of $103,680, annualized.
Introductory Period: New employees holding regular positions must complete an introductory period of twelve months.
BENEFITS EPOA
In addition to competitive wages Chelan PUD employees also enjoy outstanding benefits which include zero cost employer funded medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits, access to the employee assistance program, a VEBA health reimbursement account, and long-term care.
Washington state retirement PERS participation and optional 457 plan participation with an employer matching 401(a) plan.
Leave, life & disability benefits including paid leave starting at 21 days per calendar year up to 35 with tenure, 11 paid holidays per calendar year, paid jury duty, short-term disability & long-term disability, and basic life, AD&D, and optional voluntary life.
The work life benefits include optional flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care, educational assistance, various rewards and recognition programs and position specific stipends.
For more explanation of the district benefits please visit our benefits website www.mychelanpudbenefits.org.
JOB POSTING
Security Coordinator
Join our team at Chelan County Public Utility District. As one of the largest hydroelectric generating utilities in the Northwest, our mission at Chelan PUD is to improve the quality of life for the thousands of people who call our pristine desert and mountain community home.
Overview
The security coordinator plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of our employees and visitors. This position is responsible for security focused visitor management & customer service, surveillance, access control, emergency response and field response investigations of security related situations involving District facilities. This includes daily support of the contracted guard force, training, standards and productivity. Supports security requirements that successfully meet District and Government mandates (and inspections) for critical energy and critical water infrastructure protections for general corporate access areas. Fosters engagement in security awareness and workplace violence prevention initiatives with response to security changes, concerns, questions and/or complaints. Assists security management by making minor operational decisions and facilitates approved actions to resolve problems and address issues. Internal/External collaboration with business units, interaction with stakeholders, support roles with Fire Safety Outage and Incident Command System.
Responsibilities
- Greeting and assisting visitors while fostering a safe environment for both District employees and visitors. Verify identification of visitors, issue access cards, and ensure only authorized personnel enter restricted areas.
- Provides daily support of contracted security guards by assisting management. Reinforces policies and procedures, maintains the schedules of contracted guards, performs training while assisting management in ensuring standards and productivity are met. Communicates findings to management personnel. Leads and conducts field training exercises for Critical Infrastructure locations.
- Conduct field response and investigations for security related situations involving District facilities. Analyze information and coordinate inquiries for swift resolution and carry out approved responses.
- Fulfills security requirements that successfully meet District and Government mandates for Critical Energy and Water Infrastructure protections. Coordinates with Security subject matter experts for programmatic tasks for all NERC CIP low, medium and high impact locations as well as FERC dam locations.
- Create, train, maintain and update all security infrastructure responses plans, SOP, and Job Aids on an ongoing basis.
- Maintains internal collaboration with various business units, external interaction with stakeholders, with support roles for Fire Safety Outage Program and Incident Command System.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).
- As an essential function, drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District.
Reports To
Director - Security Division
Overtime exemption
Exempt
Qualifications
Education
Equivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education.
- Associate Degree (A. A.) from two-year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience is desired.
Experience
- 4+ years minimum experience in security contract management. Three (3) years' conducting field investigations and case management reporting, which may have been gained concurrently is required.
Licenses and Certifications
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Instructor from a nationally accredited organization is preferred.
- EMT - Emergency Medical Tech Certification from the WA state department of health is preferred.
- ASIS - Workplace Violence Prevention Certificate is preferred.
- ASIS - Security Risk Assessment Certificate is preferred.
Skills and Abilities
A fully skilled incumbent will have the following knowledge skills & abilities:
- Judgment in the interpretation, diagnostics and application of security systems (hardware and software).
- Highly effective technical, diagnostic and organizational skills.
- Ability to learn and understand electronic access control software programs, applications, diagnostics and reporting.
- Highly motivated with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, work effectively with frequent interruptions, elicit cooperation and coordinate total efforts to accomplish a task.
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills to interact effectively and professionally with employees and outside agencies.
- Make effective decisions within the scope of assigned authority.
- An attitude of service and assistance towards District employees and the public.
- Must be a problem-solver and possess the ability to react calmly and respond appropriately in crisis situations.
- The incumbent must have detailed, operating knowledge of the District’s integrated security systems and be available for operational assistance and/or call-out on a regular basis. 24/7 response to access control or security system needs.
- Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.
- This position communicates with the public more than 20% of the time. Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is preferred.
Background Screening
Pursuant to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, Chelan County Public Utility District #1 conducts background screening of personnel who have access to the District's critical physical and/or cyber assets.
Physical Demands
Sitting - Occasionally
Standing - Frequently
Lifting 1-10 lbs Floor-Waist: Hand/Power tools, small parts/equipment - Occasionally
Lifting 1-10 lbs Waist-Shoulders: Same - Occasionally
Lifting 1-10 lbs Above Shoulders: Same - Occasionally
Lifting 11-25 lbs Floor-Waist: Various tools, equipment, parts - Occasionally
Lifting 11-25 lbs Waist-Shoulders: Same - Occasionally
Lifting 11-25 lbs Above Shoulders: Same - Occasionally
Lifting 25-75 lbs Floor-Waist: Frequent up to 50 lbs and occasionally Up to 75 lbs - Occasionally
Climb Stairs - Regularly
Talking - Regularly
Hearing - Regularly
Visual - Near Acuity - Regularly
Visual - Far Acuity - Regularly
Visual - Depth Perception - Regularly
Visual - Color Discrimination - Regularly
Feeling - Regularly
Working Conditions
Exposure to Weather - Occasionally
Extreme Cold - Occasionally
Extreme Heat - Occasionally
Wet and/or Humidity - Occasionally
Noise Intensity Level: - Moderate
District Values
Safety - Protect public and employee health and safety
Stewardship - Acting on behalf of customer-owners, protecting public resources entrusted to us
Trustworthy - Competence, integrity, respect
Operational Excellence - High-quality innovative work execution
Equal Opportunity/ADA
Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled). We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.
EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers (chelanpud.org) page in English and Spanish.
The job functions and physical requirements described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
A valid driver's license is required for this position (verified upon hire). A valid Washington State driver's license is required within 30 days of employment.
BACKGROUND SCREENING
Pursuant to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, Chelan County Public Utility District #1 conducts background screening of personnel who have access to the District's critical physical and/or cyber assets.
DISCLAIMER
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. This should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
EEO
Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled). We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.
EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers page in English and Spanish.
Chelan PUD will not be offering any work visa sponsorship for this role.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)