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American Electric Power lists this Event Monitoring Center Representative Associate opportunity in groveport, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Security Operations And Event Monitoring Center Representative AssociateThe Security Operations and Event Monitoring Center (SOEMC) is an industry-leading operations center that plays a vital role in keeping AEP safe and compliant. An Event Monitoring Center Rep Assoc will answer alarms and phone calls to help protect AEP assets, assist internal customers, and be the face of AEP Security. The SOEMC monitors alarms throughout AEP's footprint at various facilities, answers the corporate Security hotline, and helps maintain NERC CIP compliance. The Event Monitoring Center Rep Assoc will oversee other SOEMC members and terminals to ensure AEP Security standards are met. Under direct supervision and using clearly defined procedures, responds to internal customers with security needs and addresses alarms using monitoring software. Handles basic level problems, uses existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems, and escalates other issues. Under minimal supervision and assisting with writing clearly defined guidelines, responds to internal customers with security needs and addresses alarms using monitoring software. Handles basic-level problems and provides solution options based on criticality. The role provides for the SOEMC and oversees the day-to-day operations of a 24/7 security monitoring and response function. Additionally, they lead efforts to detect, analyze, and respond to security incidents, ensuring timely resolution and minimal impact on the organization.What You'll Do:Responds to incoming alarms using AEP's monitoring software. Handles basic problems.Answers the security hotline and assist internal customers with basic security needs.Creates incident reports following standard procedure.Troubleshoots basic security systems problems and provides technician support where needed.Assist callers with access control or badge questions. Helps AEP maintain North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Plan (CIP) compliance following existing procedures.Provides assistance to other operators and terminals to ensure standards are being met.What We Are Looking For:Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of military, law enforcement, government, security, or related experience. This experience can be acquired through roles such as security officer, IT security analyst, safety coordinator, or compliance officer. Previous experience in a call center or customer service role, demonstrating strong communication and problem-solving skills, may be considered as related experience.Nice-to-have:Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills, plus verbal and written communication skills to technical and non-technical audiences of various levels in the organizationPrevious experience in a call center or customer service role, demonstrating strong communication and problem-solving skills.Familiarity with security systems and incident reporting processes.Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure situations, ensuring customer satisfaction.Knowledge of access control systems and NERC CIP compliance regulations is a plus.What You'll Get:In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees. The power of AEP comes from our valued team of unique employees….the best in the business! We're proud to be one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., powering over 5 million homes and businesses, spanning across 11 states. We're passionate about making an innovative difference in the communities we serve. We're powering the future – today!Compensation Grade: SP20-003Compensation Range: $ USDThe Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.Hear about it first! Get job alerts by email. Log in to your Candidate Home Account today! If you don't have an account, you can create one.
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groveport, OH, 43125, US
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