Security Officer (Pipeline6.2027)

About the role

Nuclear Fuel Services (NFS) is a division of BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), a U.S.-based Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator with more than 7,800 employees across 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. BWXT is the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers, supplies precision components and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry, and drives advances in medical radioisotope production and microreactors for defense and space applications.

Provides physical security by armed presence at fixed posts or patrols to protect NFS interests from theft, sabotage, and other hostile acts that may cause an adverse impact on National Security and/or health and safety of employees, public, or environment.

Location: On-site in Erwin, Tennessee.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a deterrent for the protection of Special Nuclear Material (SNM).
• Maintain compliance with all site policies, procedures, directives, and Code of Federal Regulations 10 CFR 73.45, 73.46.
• Assess alarms, investigate and report suspicious activities and/or circumstances.
• Identify safety and/or fire hazards and make recommendations for improvement.
• Report degradation, deficiencies, and accidents in accordance with current procedures and take appropriate corrective actions as directed by Security Supervision.
• Control access of personnel, vehicles, and materials into the protected area.
• Perform protected area, vital area, and fire watch patrols.
• Perform compensatory postings and escort duties as directed by Security Force Supervision and in accordance with current procedures and directives.
• Perform surveillance tests and inspections and test alarm systems such as metal detectors, explosive detectors, x-ray machines, perimeter alarms, protected and vital area alarms, and fire alarms.
• Maintain job task proficiency in accordance with 10 CFR 73 App B.
• Participate in cognitive and performance-based training.
• Participate in performance-based testing to demonstrate job proficiency to include job knowledge and skills.
• Meet and maintain requirements established by site policies and procedures.
• Meet and maintain physical fitness requirements established by site policies and procedures for Armed Security Police Officers.
• Respond to contingency events in accordance with appropriate procedures and as directed by Security Force Supervision.
• Participate in security drills, practical exercises, and required training programs as directed.
• Maintain periodic qualification of academic requirements including Radiation Protection, Access Control, etc.
• Maintain periodic qualification of armed response, physical fitness, and weapon requirements.
• Adhere to regulatory fatigue orders and work hours tracking requirements.
• Ensure housekeeping expectations are met.
• Maintain all required qualifications for site access.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to pass any state or federally required training or other qualifications for licensing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q and NRC U security clearance.
• All candidates must be U.S. citizens.
• Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career.

Pay

The starting rate for this position in Tennessee (US-TN) is $30.71 per hour. The total compensation package may also include a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment and are subject to a collective bargaining agreement.