Philadelphia Gas Works

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The Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) is the largest municipally owned gas utility in the nation, supplying gas service in the City of Philadelphia to over 500,000 customers.  From its humble beginnings in 1836, PGW has grown into the large, modern facility that exists today.  As one of the nation's leading natural gas providers, PGW prides itself on stability and continual growth.  PGW is dedicated to becoming the Greenest Natural Gas Delivery Company in the region.

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Chief of Security

This position is responsible for managing the critical area of physical security at all PGW facilities, as well as ensuring
the personal safety of all on-site employees. This role is essential to fostering a productive working environment and to protect PGW’s assets from preventable physical loss.

The employee's primary responsibilities are to act as the departmental representative in strategic and financial planning processes and to conduct highly confidential investigations involving Company interests. To negotiate and manage contracts for supplemental contract personnel, overseeing the PGW security force. To manage security systems that improve efficiency and decrease incidents, and to recommend new ways of organizing the department to anticipate and meet developing needs. The employee develops an enterprise-wide plan that addresses specific security risks or events: crisis scenarios linked to possible security events, documentation of such plans, continual review and revision of departmental policies and procedures.

The role requires availability outside normal business hours to respond to alarms, security breaches and emergency situations and maintains working relationships with the bomb squad and each city police district captain to increase the Philadelphia Police Department’s understanding of PGW’s security needs. Additionally, the Manager is required to maintain working relationships with local, state, and federal emergency response organizations within the National Response Framework.

Security Administration

Employee develops, coordinates, and maintains systems and procedures for the physical security of PGW employees, property and assets for all locations, including those that operate on a twenty-four hour; seven day-a-week basis. This includes but is not limited to:

Providing both internal and external security measures that protect the above from theft, vandalism, unauthorized access, etc.
Ensuring patrols are provided to periodically monitor areas not covered by cameras, locking devices, etc.
Coordinating the issuance of identification badges clearances and pictures.

Employee coordinates and maintains plans for security hardware systems with integrated components for access control and area monitoring including but not limited to:

A Company-wide system that monitors various locales and allows security guards to leave electronic patrolling trails.
Various alarm systems established to mechanically and physically secure PGW facilities out-of-hours and in limited
travel/access areas. Manager must ensure response to all alarms and incidents outside of normal security working hours.
An access control system that limits egress and ingress to authorized personnel in specified areas.
Contract for alarm systems, and evaluation of alarm systems and cameras to determine the most appropriate system for
various facilities.

Employee directs and conducts spot checks and audits ensuring an acceptable level of security is always provided, including but not
limited to:

Interview PGW employees at various locations to evaluate whether adequate levels of security are in place.
Scheduling regular and ad hoc spot-checks of fences, gates, doors, windows and PGW vehicles that may be improperly left open or unlocked.
Investigating unusual circumstances brought to the attention of the Security & Loss Prevention Department; and
Monitoring unauthorized physical access to the gas plants.
Coordinating semi-annual inspections with regulators such as the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the office of Pipelines Safety (OPS).

Employee conducts and oversees investigations regarding incidents involving PGW personnel, and, based on findings and physical evidence, determines whether the police or other relevant parties should be notified, or whether internal incident investigation matters should be discontinued.

Employee works with PGW departments and public officials by providing detailed information and/or testimony regarding Security Department investigations, including but not limited to matters involving federal and state litigation, unemployment compensation hearings, employee disciplinary actions, grievance hearings, and arbitrations.

Employee ensures that records are current regarding alarm systems, gas plant ingress & egress records, incidents (LNG spills, etc.).

CPR training for contract guards, lethal weapons certification & background/psychological checks for contract guards, and company-wide bomb threat procedures.

Management:

Act as a liaison with federal, state, local businesses/agencies that may impact PGW’s policy/procedure, business continuity or other emergency plans.
Participate in organizations such as the Southeastern PA Regional Task Force and the Delaware Valley Intelligence Center in order to take advantage of federal, state and local funding opportunities.

Employee directs and leads corporate task teams formed to address specific emergencies, such as specific physical or cyber-security threat conditions, and ensures that threat assessments and proposed responses are included in Security plans, policies and procedures. Corporate Task Teams monitor and assess threat level conditions, and include, but are not limited to, the Winter Operations Group, the Tactical Contingency Planning Committee, and the Operating Departments and Security Task Force.

Personnel Management:

Employee supervises employees responsible for the day-to-day operational planning and tasks related to each area under his or her jurisdiction, assesses subordinates’ needs, monitors performance, sets goals, and evaluates and disciplines as necessary, ensuring that subordinates are well equipped to meet and/or exceeds job expectations.

Employee oversees and manages contracted security personnel that control access to gas plants and building complexes; ensures that contract security personnel are specifically trained for each job assigned and directs the assignment of contracted personnel to ensure security is provided where necessary.

Finance & Accounting:

Employee develops the operating and capital budgets for assigned units. Prepares final budget recommendations with variance explanations and metrics to the VP for submission to Finance and Executive Staff, establishes tracking systems for maintaining control of unit expenditures for standard work needs & special project coordination, and allocates budgets consistent within project and operating plans.

Other Related Functions:

Remain abreast of current trends in the security of employees, buildings, company vehicles and parking facilities.

Ensure that all security projects align with PGW strategic plans identifies issues inhibiting the attainment of project goals and recommends corrective action.

Perform other special projects and assignments as directed.

Bachelor’s Degree in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice, public administration or related areas.

7 to 10 years’ experience working with security, security hardware/data management systems, various types of internal and external investigations or other related areas.

Must have knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Must have knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, labor laws and the democratic political process.

Must have knowledge of general office practices such as finance management, team building, strategic planning, relationship management, leadership and resource management.

Must be a skilled leader with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence in the departments, build a quality team-oriented customer-focused professional staff in tune with the client’s business needs.

Knowledge and experience within the gas and/or utility industry or similar environment is preferred.

Must be an effective verbal and written communicator with the ability to make independent judgments which have critical impacts on the organization.

Must have a valid Driver's license and clean driving record. 

We offer a strong benefit package that includes free basic health and dental insurance.   PGW is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/VAAP/EEO. 

Locations: 800 W Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia, PA19122; 5000 Summerdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124

While we appreciate all responses, only those who are uniquely qualified will be contacted.   Local candidates will be given preference – interview expenses are not funded