NUCLEAR SECURITY OFFICER

U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

About the Role

The selected candidate will provide physical security to safeguard facilities, personnel, and property. Responsibilities include detecting and correcting security violations, enforcing company rules and regulations associated with Industrial and Nuclear Security, and writing incident reports as necessary. The role involves providing access controls to facilities and sensitive areas aboard naval nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines, performing security and safety patrol duties, and providing emergency response support to all areas of the facility, waterfront, and ships.

Requirements

• Ability to run, kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb stairs and incline/vertical ladders
• Pass a respirator fit test
• Lift and carry 40 lbs
• Work indoors/outdoors year-round in all weather conditions, at extreme heights, or in small confined spaces
• Work assigned shift as production needs, with flexibility to work a rotating schedule
• Successfully complete written and practical radiological and nuclear security training
• Qualify with weapons (handgun and shotgun)
• Obtain a security clearance within a prescribed timeframe
• Understand written instructions and have good communication skills (verbal and written)

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Prior Law Enforcement, Security, or Military Experience preferred

About the Company

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia, with more than 25,000 employees. We are the sole designer, builder, and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our team includes skilled tradespeople, project managers, engineers, software developers, solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the world’s most powerful and survivable naval ships.

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space, and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics-driven organization that prioritizes safety and well-being.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans
• On-site health centers and tele-medicine
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs
• Savings plan options (401K) and financial education tools
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this role is $50,564.80 to $63,356.80. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.