Armed Security Officer

American Electric Power•Bridgman, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Cook Nuclear Plant is currently recruiting Armed Security Officers for its next class, which will begin in early August. The role involves performing security duties related to access control, equipment maintenance, and responding to security incidents within a nuclear power plant environment. This position requires adherence to strict procedures, NRC requirements, and maintaining a high level of readiness for various shifts and potential emergencies.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED.
At least 1 year experience in military, law enforcement or security OR 2 years of nuclear industry experience where work is performed within the Protected Area.
Must meet 21 years of age minimum requirement in accordance with State Security Guard Licensing for Armed Officers and 10CFR73, App B requirements.
Must meet all assigned requirements of the Cook Nuclear Plant’s Physical Security Plan, Training and Qualification Plan, approved site procedures and/or State requirements.
Must pass medical and psychological exam and pass a physical agility test.
Must meet the general criteria for security personnel as outlined in 10CFR, Part 73, Appendix B as specified in the Cook Nuclear Plant Security Plan and Training and Qualification Plan.
Carry assigned duty gear and contingency gear as needed (up to 50 lbs. at a time).
Able to walk, run, climb stairs and ladders.
Able to work in or respond to various stressful, threatening adverse conditions.
Able to qualify on and wear a respirator.
Able to work in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Perform security duties related to access control of controlled area, entrance gate duties, protected and vital area access control, personnel search, vehicle search, escort duties, compensatory measures, monitor watch, operability testing of security equipment, and other related security duties, in accordance with applicable procedures.
Maintain operability of security and contingency equipment.
Maintain operability and working knowledge of weapons and other related equipment.
Investigate and report actual or suspected violations of plant security procedures and rules or abnormal conditions and irregularities.
Respond to alarms and assess response team situations and take compensatory measures when applicable.
Maintain required logs and documentation.
Assist in the testing of security barriers and systems to ensure operability to meet plant and NRC requirements of security related equipment.
Work safely in a nuclear, industrial and radiological environment.
Report to work for various shifts, days of the week, weekends, holidays, various hours and be available on short notice.
Establish and maintain a permanent residence within a 45-minute safe drive time to the D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant.