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Console Operators provideoptimumsecurity services to the entire Duke footprint. Console Operators willbe responsible formonitoringelectronic security systems, physical access control systems (PACS),intrusion detection, video cameras, badge verification, and general access control.Inaddition,Operatorswillalsobetaskedwithprovidinggateaccess,receivingand reacting to large call volume, regulatory requirements,maintainingenterprise situational awareness and other duties as assigned. Responsible for ensuring the safety of Duke Energy employees and property by monitoring and responding to alarms in a prescribed manner. Maintainaccurateaccounts of events, create reports, gain detailedinformationand answer questions. Perform data entry in multiple databases; follow established procedures.Assistin general administrative work and other miscellaneous duties. Perform basic investigative functions to include video review, follow up interviews and report writing. Ability to Act in the role of Senior Console Operator performing incident report writing and distribution, key code access validation, alarm signoff, etc. Conduct planned and unplanned Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)/drone surveillance missions in support security missions. Performance of the role can be in supplement of or in place of a Senior Console Operator as needed by operations. Training to be provided.
Utilize sophisticated security systems and technologies for intrusion analysis, subtle event detection, video analytics, and incident management
Manages multiple electronic access control systems tomonitorand facilitate response for automated alarm systems
Interacts with corporate investigators, law enforcement, and government agencies tomonitorthe threat and provide theappropriate securityresponse
Ensures regulatory compliance for access control system
Pilot Unmanned AerialSystems(UAS),actas a VisualObserver(VO), or Payload Operator (PO)in accordance withfederal, state, and local laws as well as company directives
Performs pre-mission planning, flight notifications, automation planning, pre-job briefings, risk assessments, debriefings, and post-mission reportingin accordance withthe Flight Operations Manual (FOM)
Other non-flying tasks supporting the execution of UAS Missions and the continued integration of the technology at Duke Energy
Accurately reports flight time, maintenance discrepancies, and accidentsin accordance withfederal regulations and guidance as well as company policy
Associates degree
1 yearrelated work experience
FAA Part 107 Pilot Certificate (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
Associates degree in Criminal Justice
In addition to desired degree, 3 years related work experience
FAA Part 107 Pilot Certificate
Effective listening and clear communication skills and the ability to interact with external and/or internal customers in a professional,courteousand empathetic manner
Ability to build trust and loyalty with customers, handle confidential information and act with integrity always
Willingness to work in an environment that requires 100% phone/computer-based customer interaction
Ability to multi-task and navigate between multiple computer systems quickly and accurately whilemaintaininga dialogue with customers and meeting performance expectations
Driver’s license; must be able to pass background check and drug screen
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work a rotating shift work schedule as described in the General Job Information section (Days, Nights, Weekends, Mandatory Overtimes, Holidays)
Onsite Mobility Classification – Work will be performed at a company facility.
Office, Office, shift work
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Travel Requirements
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Duke Energy, a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America’s largest energy holding companies. The company’s electric utilities serve 8.4 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 54,800 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky.
Duke Energy is executing an ambitious clean energy transition, keeping reliability, affordability and accessibility at the forefront as the company works toward net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050. The company is investing in major electric grid upgrades and cleaner generation, including expanded energy storage, renewables, natural gas and nuclear.
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