Armed Security Officer

American Electric Power•Bridgman, MI

7d•$27 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Perform as a team member on an assigned security team, demonstrating teamwork and cooperation. Maintain working knowledge of plant and security procedures, contingency plans, and NRC requirements applicable to armed security duties. The role performs security work at Cook Nuclear Plant and requires working in nuclear, industrial, and radiological environments. Employees must be available for various shifts and hours, including weekends and holidays, and on short notice.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of experience in military, law enforcement, or security; alternatively, 2 years of nuclear industry experience performing work within the Protected Area.
Must be at least 21 years old, in accordance with State Security Guard Licensing requirements for armed officers and 10 CFR 73, Appendix B.
Must meet all assigned requirements of the Cook Nuclear Plant Physical Security Plan, Training and Qualification Plan, approved site procedures, and/or State requirements.
Must meet general criteria for security personnel outlined in 10 CFR Part 73, Appendix B, as specified in the Cook Nuclear Plant Security Plan and Training and Qualification Plan.
Must pass medical and psychological examinations and a physical agility test.
Must work safely in a nuclear, industrial, and radiological environment.
Must be available to work various shifts, days of the week, weekends, holidays, and hours, and report on short notice.
Must carry assigned duty and contingency gear as needed, up to 50 pounds at a time; walk, run, and climb stairs and ladders; work in or respond to stressful, threatening, adverse conditions; qualify on and wear a respirator; and work in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Perform access-control duties for controlled areas, entrance gates, protected and vital areas; conduct personnel and vehicle searches; provide escorts; carry out compensatory measures and monitor watch; test security equipment; and perform other related security duties in accordance with applicable procedures.
Maintain the operability of security and contingency equipment.
Maintain operability of and working knowledge of weapons and related equipment.
Investigate and report actual or suspected violations of plant security procedures and rules, as well as abnormal conditions and irregularities.
Respond to alarms, assess response-team situations, and take compensatory measures when applicable.
Maintain required logs and documentation.
Assist in testing security barriers and systems to ensure security-related equipment meets plant and NRC operability requirements.