About Us

Ameren is a leader in the energy industry, and our transformation toward more clean, renewable energy is also  transforming other industries and infrastructure in our communities.  As a regional company serving local customers, we not only serve our communities, we're a part of them. This isn't just a job. At Ameren, we invest in you, so you can power the quality of life you want.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is one of the core values that guides us in everything we do. We are committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that brings diverse perspectives to every area of our business.

Our benefits include:

Medical coverage on date of hire

100% employer paid cash balance pension plan

401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire

Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays

Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave

Visit our Benefits & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees. ​

About Ameren Services (B&CS)

Ameren Services provides administrative support and services to Ameren Corporation and its operating companies, subsidiaries and affiliates. Ameren Services includes a wide range of skill sets and roles, from finance and legal experts to digital and cyber specialists, plus those charged with ensuring environmental compliance and operational safety. Together, we help execute a strategy that enables Ameren to deliver superior long-term value to customers, shareholders and the environment.

About The Position
The Senior Security Investigator is responsible for training new Corporate Security Investigators, providing and coordinating protection for Ameren employees and assets, in addition to investigative support, coordinating, and monitoring incidents committed against the company.

Key responsibilities include:
● Act as a liaison between law enforcement agencies and the company to ensure optimum support and collaboration in sensitive and/or emergency situations.
● Provide security inspections at company facilities. Implement and/or monitor the appropriate technology, processes and controls.
● Stay current on best practices regarding prevention strategies for a secure work environment.
● Investigate security-related incidents that threaten or harm personnel or property. Collaborate with Human Resources, line leadership and/or law enforcement to ensure a well-coordinated and well executed investigation and resolution of the issue. Develop detailed documentation of the investigation as necessary.
● Conduct quality/compliance reviews of contract security work-force and prepare monthly reports of findings.
● Make presentations to leaders and/or employees regarding security practices and procedures or violence prevention strategies as needed/requested.
● Prepare detailed reports concerning investigations involving Human Resources and Labor Relations.
● Remain proficient in prevention strategies for a secure work environment and protection of personnel and property.
● Take the lead/oversight in preparing security details to include approval of invoices and submit invoices to the IP Imaging system.
● Maintain and update Business Continuity Plans.
● Facilitate security licensing for investigators in Illinois and Missouri.
● Train new security investigators

Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent law enforcement and/or military experience required. Five or more years of law enforcement and/or private security experience required. Strong crime prevention and administrative background and established contacts with personnel from law enforcement agencies preferred, as well as thorough familiarity with law enforcement practices throughout Missouri and Illinois.

In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:
Good computer, decision-making, problem-solving, oral and written communication, and human relations skills, as well as public speaking required. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word required. Must demonstrate proficiency using the IP Imaging system. Must demonstrate proficiency using the CSS system. Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include candidate testing and/or an individual aptitude or skill-based assessment. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.

Compensation Range:

At Ameren, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the base salary offered. Roles are eligible for additional rewards including annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance.

If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.