Security Officer

Salary Range: $50,599-$67,465

Relocation offered: No

About Us

Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, headquartered in Dallas, is a regulated electricity transmission and distribution business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor (together with its subsidiaries) operates the largest transmission and distribution system in Texas, delivering power to nearly 4 million homes and businesses and operating more than 144,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas.

Position Summary

As a Security Officer at Oncor, you’ll provide patrol services or staff fixed posts to serve as a visible crime deterrent. Oncor personnel in this position will be expected to respond to emergencies and provide for the safety of Oncor employees, visitors, and others on site as appropriate.

This position is on-site at our 24/7 operations location listed. We are seeking candidates with open availability for 1st shift (6am-2pm), 2nd shift (2pm-10pm), or 3rd shift (10pm-6am) coverage.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains proficiency through initial and subsequent re-training in the use of all assigned protective equipment, restraint devices, less than lethal devices, and weapons.
• Works in environments and under conditions that require carrying authorized weapons and ammunition, the use of protective gear and devices, and awareness of personal safety and safety of others.
• Required to utilize rapid and effective judgment in responding to unusual or emergency situations using appropriate de-escalation and conflict resolution techniques while also understanding the appropriate escalation of force level.
• Provides timely and accurate written reports specific to security, safety or medical incidents and daily activities.
• Assists first responders, including but not limited to Emergency Medical Services (EMS), fire rescue, law enforcement and other public safety entities, during emergency response or security incidents at Oncor.
• Controls access to Oncor’s location through the admittance process; precludes unauthorized access to facilities, and the conversion, theft, or intentional destruction of physical assets.
• Observes and reports activities and incidents, providing for the security and safety of property and personnel.
• Makes periodic tours to check for irregularities and to inspect protection devices and building life safety, maintenance and/or fire control equipment.
• Preserves order and acts to enforce regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises.
• Provides security response and assistance during Building Emergency Response Plan (BERP) activation and during any Business Continuity operation(s).
• Patrols assigned site on foot or in vehicle, checks for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations.
• Observes and reports incidents or suspicious activity to shift supervisor(s), other Corporate Security representatives or Oncor management, as appropriate.
• Responds to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, inclement weather, and other incidents.
• Knowledgeable of all post orders and the operations of all posts at the location of assignment.
• Must be flexible to work varying shift days/hours due to evolving security needs.
  
  

Skills

• Advanced skills and professional experience in the areas of people and conflict management with tact and discretion and through the utilization of de-escalation techniques.
• Ability to function in stressful situations while exercising good judgment.
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with the public while maintaining poise and self-control under stress.
  
  

Education & Experience

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent and must possess one of the below experience criteria requirement.

• At least 3 years of active-duty military service, having held the rank of E-4 or higher upon Honorable Discharge.
• Graduate of a certified federal, state, or local law enforcement training academy, military police school or the US Marine Corps’ Marine Security Guard or Security Forces School.
• At least 3 years federal, state, local law enforcement or military police experience.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of learning and have been employed as an Armed Security Officer within the most recent year.
• Associates degree in Criminal Justice from an accredited school and have been employed as an Armed Security Officer within the most recent 2 years.
• At least 3 years of verified Armed Security Officer experience within the most recent 4 years.
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Valid State of Texas Commissioned LEVEL III Security Officer License required.
• Completion of FBI pistol qualification course with a passing score of 70% within the last 6 months required. Certificate of completion will be requested.
• Applicants with prior advanced training in emergency medicine and prior tactical firearms training are encouraged to apply.
  
  

Measure Of Success

• New associates will have to successfully complete our vendor training, during their probationary period, for placement at designated facility.
• Successful completion of on-the-job training.
• Initial and recurring weapons qualifications by independent third-party.
• Baseline and recurring sustainment situational training by independent third-party.
• Monthly Quality Assurance Testing by independent third-party.
• Corporate Security Management oversight via documented Controls Program.
  
  

Benefits

At Oncor, we offer a comprehensive set of benefits, compensation and performance management programs designed specifically to attract, retain, motivate and reward our high-performing workforce. Our supportive and inclusive culture allows every team member the opportunity to thrive and make a difference. We invest in our employee’s success and well-being by offering such things as:

• Annual incentive program.
• Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance).
• Ability to earn wellness incentives (up to $2,300 in 2026 as an Employee only) and other wellbeing resources.
• 401k with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.
• 401k match with student debt program.
• Cash balance pension plan.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Mental health resources.
• Employee resource groups.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive vacation, 10 company holidays and 2 personal holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Salary continuation for up to 6 months for approved employee illness or injury.
• Other perks such as commuter benefits, electric vehicle incentive program, appliance purchase plan.
  
  

Participation in benefit programs for employees in collective bargaining units is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.