Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for. **Protection Services Consultant** **Position Summary** Ensure effective implementation of a company-wide Protection Services program. Develop, and implement programs to meet regulatory requirements, protect Company assets and prevent the loss/damage to Xcel Energy personnel, property, and information. Responsible for the implementation of a broad range of strategic security consultative services as directed by Enterprise Security management. Conduct complex investigations and work with other members of the staff to ensure successful and timely closure of cases. **Essential Responsibilities** + Conduct security risk assessments and security surveys in accordance with regulatory and non-regulatory requirements, standards, guidelines and industry best practices. Recommend appropriate asset protection measures and controls to reduce the Company's exposure to terrorism, theft, property damage, and Company liability at company-wide facilities. Provide consultations as needed. This also includes working with the security systems team to design effective security systems based on survey recommendations that will meet regulatory requirements. + Create and update site-specific security plans for all required sites. Work directly with site management and ensure the plan addresses regulatory requirements while meeting the needs of the business operations. Assess the site to ensure the plan is being followed. + Develop and present regulated and non-regulated security awareness programs to ensure timely and effective communication of security related information to management, employees and contractors. + Implement and participate in the department's incident intake and investigations program ensuring management has the necessary facts to make appropriate decisions regarding security and the disposition of cases involving suspected loss of company assets and/or violation of company policies. Develop and deploy loss prevention strategies at high-risk sites. Personally conduct critical investigations involving risk to the corporation. This program also includes reviewing existing policies and procedures and making necessary recommendations to management on process improvements. + Participate in the department's special event program, ensuring that the events are coordinated with Xcel Energy business units, law enforcement agencies and vendors. Planning encompasses threat assessment and identification of measures to deter, detect and respond to potential contingencies. + Participate in the department's emergency response program. Coordinate with Xcel Energy business units and law enforcement agencies to ensure proper communications protocols are in place with appropriate parties. Assist in the development of security policies and procedures for emergency events that may take place. **Minimum Requirements** + Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security, Business, Public Administration or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. + At least five years of security experience in a corporate environment or a combination of military and law enforcement experience. + Crime prevention/loss prevention training and experience is desirable. + Excellent oral and written communication skills required. + Must be able to work alone and make critical decisions with little input from management. + Must be able to work flexible hours to meet situational demands. + Must be physically capable of meeting demands of the position. + This position is subject to 24-hour on-call status and response. + Valid driver's license required. + Must be able to travel with little advanced warning. + CPP or PSP certification desired. + Must be able to personally conduct site inspections at a variety of facilities, such as power plants, service centers, electric substations and office buildings. + Must be able to climb ladders, to inspect roof hatches or other such openings, lift floor tiles to inspect under the floor, to get down on hands & knees to see under flooring or inspect culverts or holes in fences, walk on uneven surfaces or terrain such as those found at substations or generation facilities. **Preferred Requirements** + Previous Corporate Security experience + Law Enforcment investigative role experience + Military Security Force experience As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com . Non-Bargaining The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $71,900.00 to $102,100.00 per year This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part. Deadline to Apply: 02/23/25 EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law Supplement | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF) **ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT** Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at recruiting@xcelenergy.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.