Nuclear Security Officer

About the role

The Nuclear Security Officer (NSO) is responsible for ensuring the security of special nuclear material and protecting a nuclear plant from radiological sabotage. Duties include checking buildings for security, performing armed escort and response duties, and operating various security equipment.

Responsibilities

• Tactical armed responder duties and alarm assessment
• Surveillance sentry and vital door guard duties
• Operation of reader and communication equipment
• Conducting vehicle, personnel, and material searches
• Completing physical training qualifications to maintain access
• Working any shift and overtime as required
• Using a variety of security and office equipment

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED
• At least 21 years of age
• A valid driver's license
• Ability to lawfully possess or receive firearms and ammunition
• Successful completion of Plant Access, Safeguards, and Respiratory Protection training
• Passing medical, physical fitness, psychological, cognitive, personality, and security training
• Ability to work rotating shifts, days and nights, including weekends and holidays
• Carrying weapons and completing periodic firearm testing
• Maintaining stringent fitness requirements and completing an annual fitness agility test
• Completing and passing a yearly medical qualification examination
• Obtaining and maintaining unescorted access
• Being clean-shaven and meeting grooming standards
• Wearing the uniform issued by Energy Northwest
• Subject to random alcohol and drug testing
• Passing periodic background and credit screening
• Completing ongoing classroom training, weapons training, and on-the-job training

Qualifications

• Desirable military or security-related work experience
• Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement degree or work experience
• Employment background investigation

Skills

The NSO must be able to perform physical tasks and demonstrate the ability to complete physical training qualifications. They should be familiar with a range of security and office equipment.

Benefits

Energy Northwest offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring, and identity theft insurance. Retirement options include a matching 401(k) deferred compensation plan, the Washington State Pension Plan (PERS), a company-provided contribution into an HRA VEBA account each pay period, and a 457(b) savings plan. Personal time and paid holidays are also provided.

Pay

This is a bargaining unit position starting at $33.77 per hour with a step progression every 6 months until reaching the top pay rate of $52.15 per hour at 24 months.

Schedule

The NSO works 12-hour rotating shifts, days and nights, including weekends and holidays.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 21 years of age
• Valid driver's license
• Pass a drug and alcohol test
• Pass all physical requirements including a psychological examination
• Be able to obtain and maintain unescorted access
• Be clean-shaven and meet grooming standards
• Wear the uniform issued by Energy Northwest
• Subject to random alcohol and drug testing
• Pass periodic background and credit screening
• Successfully complete ongoing classroom training, weapons training, and on-the-job training