Nuclear Security Officer
About this role
Armed, uniformed security professional responsible for protecting special nuclear material from theft and preventing radiological sabotage at a nuclear facility. Role requires demonstrated physical fitness, tactical armed response capabilities, and NRC-mandated security clearance and training.
Responsibilities
- —Physically inspect buildings and rooms to ensure security and proper order
- —Perform tactical armed responder duties and alarm assessment
- —Act as surveillance sentry and vital door guard at designated access points
- —Operate security reader and communication equipment
- —Conduct armed escort and response duties as needed
- —Execute vehicle, personnel, and material searches for detection of firearms, explosives, and incendiary devices
- —Maintain physical training qualifications to retain unescorted access
- —Work 12-hour rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays with overtime as required
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED; 21+ years old; valid driver's license; ability to lawfully possess firearms; pass drug/alcohol screening, medical exam, psychological evaluation, and physical fitness test; obtain and maintain NRC unescorted access authorization; complete Plant Access, Safeguards, and Respiratory Protection training; pass annual fitness agility test, yearly medical qualification, and periodic firearm testing; subject to random alcohol/drug testing and periodic background/credit screening; provide 10-year work history with no gaps.
Desired
Military or security-related work experience; criminal justice or law enforcement degree or work experience.
Location
On-site at nuclear facility; 12-hour rotating shifts (days, nights, weekends, holidays); mandatory armed carry and stringent fitness requirements.
Job details
Security Clearance
Skills & Tools
About the company
Energy Northwest →A Washington State public power joint operating agency running the Columbia Generating Station, the Pacific Northwest's only commercial nuclear plant.
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Energy Northwest · $33.77/hr