Overview
Physical Security Officer Jobs in Eugene, OR at Eugene Water & Electric Board
At Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB), we don’t just provide water and electricity – we deliver essential services that are vital to the community. We’re seeking an experienced Physical Security Officer who is excited and ready to be part of something bigger: safeguarding the infrastructure that keeps our community thriving.
This is not your typical security role. As an EWEB Physical Security Officer, you’ll be part of a high-performing, dedicated team committed to proactive service, continuous improvement, and making a meaningful impact. You’ll work with a high degree of independence at the intersection of security and utility operations – applying modern security techniques and technology to ensure the safety of our workforce and the reliability of the systems our customers depend on every day.
This is an unarmed security position focused on prevention, safety, and service. If you’re looking for more than just a job—if you’re ready to be part of a team that protects vital community infrastructure and supports a mission of public service—then we want to hear from you.
What Makes This Opportunity Different
Extensive Training and Continuous Professional Development: We invest in your success and growth with a robust training program that goes beyond industry standards. You’ll develop specialized knowledge in utility protection, crisis response, and technological tools.
In-Depth, Strategic Work: Your day-to-day duties will include real-time threat analysis, critical thinking, and complex problem-solving that support essential utility operations and the safety of EWEB employees.
Mission-Driven Impact: Your work directly contributes to our vision of being a trusted local utility—one that inspires confidence and investment from the very community we serve.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct proactive foot- and vehicle-based patrols across a variety of utility facilities and work locations throughout EWEB’s service area.
Protect utility infrastructure through proactive patrolling, responding to calls for service, and the strategic use of digital video management systems and physical access control systems.
Respond to and professionally resolve incidents while employing community-oriented prevention and problem-solving strategies, including addressing and deescalating challenging interactions while patrolling alone.
Detect, analyze, and alert others of any incidents which may impact employees, property, reliability, or resiliency of the utility. These may range from extreme weather conditions, technical failures, civil unrest, crime, terror, and personnel issues.
Gather, analyze, and report data related to potential threats, and assist in the development of mitigation strategies to preserve utility continuity and public safety.
Provide operational support for major incidents, special events, outages, and emergency response efforts, ensuring reliability and resilience in times of need. Physical Security Officers may be required to work extra hours during emergency situations.
Monitor environmental, social, and technical developments that may impact utility operations and take prompt action where necessary.
Collaborate with various departments to support division-wide risk mitigation planning and implementation.
What You’ll Bring
Two or more years of experience as a certified and licensed Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Security Officer or equivalent experience in a similar security, safety, or patrol-based role. Military or law enforcement experience is recommended.
The ability to remain calm, composed, and professional at all times, including while interacting with distressed or challenging individuals.
Familiarity with or the ability to learn to operate security technologies such as access control systems, digital video management systems, radios, and other communication devices.
A collaborative attitude and an openness to receiving and giving peer-to-peer feedback.
Flexibility and adaptability – you’re comfortable with change and innovation, and you’re eager to adopt new tools, processes, technologies, and approaches to your work.
A drive to be a solution-oriented problem solver, taking initiative and thinking critically under pressure.
A proactive, analytical mindset with the creativity to approach complex challenges from multiple angles.
A commitment to continuous learning and an alignment with the values of a community-owned utility.
Please note: The application for this posting includes supplemental questions. Your responses will be scored and used to determine if you will proceed to the next step of the selection process. Please provide detailed answers to each question. Responses of “see resume” or similar will be scored as incomplete.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The starting hourly wage for this position is $26.92 – $32.43, commensurate with the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, education, and experience as relates to the position.
EWEB values total worker health both at work and at home, and provides a robust compensation & benefits package – Read more about our benefits.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Equivalency: EWEB will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience when reviewing applications. Candidates who do not meet all of the minimum qualifications but whose application materials demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to be successful in the position are encouraged to apply.
Minimum Qualifications
Two (2) years of experience as a certified and licensed Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Security Officer.
High School diploma or equivalent education.
Oregon DPSST Unarmed Security Officer certification or the ability to obtain it within 120 days of hire (at EWEB expense).
Handcuff and OC spray training or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire (at EWEB expense).
Recommended Education, Experience, Training, & Certifications
ASIS PSP, code enforcement, training. Military or law enforcement experience. Education in criminal justice, social services, or related disciplines.
Oregon driver’s license required: Yes, or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
Post-offer background check required: Yes
Post-offer drug test required: Yes
Post-offer physical/functional test required: Yes
Please Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. EWEB is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
WORK LOCATION
Work is performed on-site at various EWEB locations.
WORK SCHEDULE
40 hours per week, Shift: 4 days on, 3 days off, 10-hour shifts. Occasional unscheduled work to support emergency conditions/contingencies and responses.
WHY EWEB?
EWEB offers employees a progressive work culture devoted to providing excellent public service. Our employees work in a fast-paced environment where creativity, innovation, involvement, teamwork, and professional development are supported and encouraged. We are committed to providing a work environment conducive to the safety, health, and well-being of our workforce, and offer great benefits, including but not limited to health care, vacation and sick leave, pension, holidays, and an employee credit union. We consistently rank as one of the healthiest employers in Oregon!
EWEB is Oregon’s largest customer-owned utility. We provide water and electricity to the Eugene community, as well as parts of east Springfield and the McKenzie River valley area. As a public utility, we do not operate to earn a profit or to serve the investment needs of stockholders. Instead, EWEB is chartered by the City of Eugene to serve the interests of its citizens. We are owned by the people of Eugene and it’s our job to provide reliable, affordable water and electricity for our customers.
Our core values:
SAFE
RELIABLE
AFFORDABLE
ENVIRONMENTAL
COMMUNITY/CULTURE
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
EWEB takes pride in our commitment to diversity and inclusion among our employees. We embrace and value differences of culture, education, experience, physical ability, and unique perspectives in our workplace. We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to diversity. Attracting, retaining, and advancing talent from all sources strengthens our bond with the multifaceted community we serve.
TOBACCO, SMOKE, AND VAPOR – FREE CAMPUS POLICY
EWEB fosters an environment promoting good health for both employees and the public. We want to enhance the quality of air, appearance, and employee health in and around EWEB facilities and equipment. Employees, contractors, volunteers, and visitors may not use, distribute, or sell tobacco while participating in EWEB functions, on EWEB property, or while performing right-of-way tasks.
Note: This job posting is intended to represent key areas of responsibility. It is not meant to be all inclusive and does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned.
Education
Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent or better
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Title: Physical Security Officer
Company: Eugene Water & Electric Board
Location: Eugene, OR
