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Event Monitoring Ctr Rep Prin

Columbus, OH · On-site

$17.50 - $21.50/hr

The SOEMC monitors alarms throughout AEP's footprint at a variety of facilities, answers the corporate Security hotline, and helps maintain NERC CIP compliance. This Event Monitoring Center Rep will ...

ENRA NERC Spec Prin

Columbus, OH · On-site

$98K - $128K/yr

Job Summary The Enterprise NERC Reliability Assurance (ENRA) team at AEP provides coordination and decision-making authority for NERC (North American Electric Reliability Corporation) compliance ...

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 ...

Job Summary The Associate General Counsel will provide legal support, advice, and counsel to AEP's operating companies and commercial operations professionals. The Associate General Counsel will be ...

The Associate General Counsel will provide legal support, advice, and counsel to AEP's operating companies and commercial operations professionals. The Associate General Counsel will be responsible ...

Designer Assc - Designer Sr

New Albany, OH · On-site

$22.14 - $52.67/hr

Support the AEP Corporate Compliance policies. * Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Note: This position is posted at multiple grade levels and offers a range of opportunities for ...

Enterprise Architect - AI

Columbus, OH · On-site

$66.75 - $86/hr

Job Summary 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 ...

Responsible for working with contractors to obtain AEP required documentation for entry into the contract requisition system and managing contracts to ensure compliance with AEP's Procurement ...

Direct the AEP Safety and Health Recognition Program, the maintenance of injury frequency and severity rates, as well as vehicle accident summaries for all Business Units. * Oversee industrial ...

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Event Monitoring Ctr Rep Prin

Aep

Columbus, OH • On-site

$17.50 - $21.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

Job Posting End Date

08-17-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

The 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 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 a variety of facilities, answers the corporate Security hotline, and helps maintain NERC CIP compliance. This Event Monitoring Center Rep will provide training and oversight to other SOEMC members and terminals to ensure AEP Security standards are being met. Functions without direct supervision; writes and maintains clearly defined procedures, responds to higher level internal customer security needs and assists with automating alarms using monitoring software. Handles advanced level problems and tracks solution options based on criticality.

Job Description

What You'll Do

Essential Job Functions & Tasks

Shift Leadership & Operations

  • Lead assigned Event Monitoring Center (SOEMC) shifts and ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained at all times.

  • Provide day-to-day oversight of Event Monitoring Center Operators and ensure operational standards, processes, and procedures are consistently followed.

  • Monitor operator performance through alarm and call audits and provide coaching, guidance, and performance feedback as needed.

  • Serve as a resource for operators by assisting with escalated issues, troubleshooting, and operational support.

  • Support scheduling flexibility by working rotating shifts and assisting with coverage when operational needs require.

Training & Employee Development

  • Train, mentor, and onboard new Event Monitoring Center Operators.

  • Ensure operators are proficient in all desk functions, systems, procedures, and monitoring responsibilities.

  • Assist with the development and delivery of training programs and may serve as a lead instructor for the SOEMC Training Academy.

  • Act as a backup to the SOEMC Trainer and SOEMC Supervisor when needed.

Security Systems & Technical Support

  • Troubleshoot advanced physical security, access control, alarm monitoring, and surveillance system issues.

  • Assist with programming, procedures, sensors, and troubleshooting activities within the SOEMC Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) platform.

  • Provide technical support and guidance to operators and field technicians.

  • Monitor alarm activity, identify trends, document findings, and recommend corrective actions to improve system performance and reliability.

  • Participate in reviews, testing, and assessments of security systems to ensure optimal performance and compliance.

Compliance & Security Governance

  • Support AEP's physical security program by helping maintain compliance with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards and other applicable regulations.

  • Partner with Physical Security leadership to monitor and document compliance activities and reduce risk to AEP assets and critical infrastructure.

  • Conduct internal reviews, spot checks, assessments, and training activities to ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and security standards.

  • Review security system designs, operations, and configurations to verify compliance with AEP requirements and best practices.

Monitoring & Incident Response

  • Respond to incoming alarms utilizing AEP's monitoring systems and established procedures.

  • Answer security hotline calls and assist internal customers with security-related concerns and requests.

  • Support access control and badge-related inquiries.

  • Create, document, and support incident reporting activities.

  • Analyze and resolve advanced security-related issues using established procedures and troubleshooting methods.

Project & Program Support

  • Assist with advanced capital and O&M security projects.

  • Support installation, maintenance, configuration management, documentation, and integrity reviews of physical security systems and infrastructure.

  • Provide advanced knowledge and expertise related to physical security systems, monitoring technologies, and operational processes.

Additional Requirements

  • Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays as required.

  • Expected to work a modified schedule, typically including two weekend days with flexibility during the week.

  • Ability to maintain minimum staffing requirements and support operational coverage needs.

  • Strong data entry and computer skills.

  • Ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute (WPM).

  • Strong attention to detail, communication, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, mission-critical monitoring environment.

Shift Leadership & Operations

  • Lead assigned Event Monitoring Center (SOEMC) shifts and ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained at all times.

  • Provide day-to-day oversight of Event Monitoring Center Operators and ensure operational standards, processes, and procedures are consistently followed.

  • Monitor operator performance through alarm and call audits and provide coaching, guidance, and performance feedback as needed.

  • Serve as a resource for operators by assisting with escalated issues, troubleshooting, and operational support.

  • Support scheduling flexibility by working rotating shifts and assisting with coverage when operational needs require.

Training & Employee Development

  • Train, mentor, and onboard new Event Monitoring Center Operators.

  • Ensure operators are proficient in all desk functions, systems, procedures, and monitoring responsibilities.

  • Assist with the development and delivery of training programs and may serve as a lead instructor for the SOEMC Training Academy.

  • Act as a backup to the SOEMC Trainer and SOEMC Supervisor when needed.

Security Systems & Technical Support

  • Troubleshoot advanced physical security, access control, alarm monitoring, and surveillance system issues.

  • Assist with programming, procedures, sensors, and troubleshooting activities within the SOEMC Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) platform.

  • Provide technical support and guidance to operators and field technicians.

  • Monitor alarm activity, identify trends, document findings, and recommend corrective actions to improve system performance and reliability.

  • Participate in reviews, testing, and assessments of security systems to ensure optimal performance and compliance.

Compliance & Security Governance

  • Support AEP's physical security program by helping maintain compliance with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards and other applicable regulations.

  • Partner with Physical Security leadership to monitor and document compliance activities and reduce risk to AEP assets and critical infrastructure.

  • Conduct internal reviews, spot checks, assessments, and training activities to ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and security standards.

  • Review security system designs, operations, and configurations to verify compliance with AEP requirements and best practices.

Monitoring & Incident Response

  • Respond to incoming alarms utilizing AEP's monitoring systems and established procedures.

  • Answer security hotline calls and assist internal customers with security-related concerns and requests.

  • Support access control and badge-related inquiries.

  • Create, document, and support incident reporting activities.

  • Analyze and resolve advanced security-related issues using established procedures and troubleshooting methods.

Project & Program Support

  • Assist with advanced capital and O&M security projects.

  • Support installation, maintenance, configuration management, documentation, and integrity reviews of physical security systems and infrastructure.

  • Provide advanced knowledge and expertise related to physical security systems, monitoring technologies, and operational processes.

Additional Requirements

  • Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays as required.

  • Expected to work a modified schedule, typically including two weekend days with flexibility during the week.

  • Ability to maintain minimum staffing requirements and support operational coverage needs.

  • Strong data entry and computer skills.

  • Ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute (WPM).

  • Strong attention to detail, communication, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, mission-critical monitoring environment.

License/Certifications:

  • Lenel OnGuard, Southwest Microwave preferred.

What We're Looking For:

Education requirements are listed below:

  • High School Diploma or GED.

Work Experience requirement listed below:

  • 4 years security or related experience, including previous operations center experience.

At AEP, we're more than just an energy company - we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-006

Compensation Range:

$35.84 - $44.80

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) 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.

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