Nuclear Armed Security Trainee

Constellation Energy Generation, LLC.•Cordova, IL

About The Position

Protect the health and welfare of the public by defending the station against radiological sabotage, attack, or theft of special nuclear material. In accordance with procedures and the site security plan, maintain a secure perimeter for site access and egress and for employee, contractor, and visitor entry. Conduct searches, patrols, and inspections according to the Station Security Plan, procedures, and post orders. As a member of an Armed Response Force, provide physical protection of Constellation nuclear clean energy centers and evaluate adversarial actions to prevent intrusion and sabotage. Duties include armed stationary, foot, and/or vehicle patrols; controlling personnel, material, and vehicle access and egress; monitoring CCTV, plant surveillance equipment, and alarm systems; deterring criminal activity, misconduct, and safety violations; and maintaining and implementing NRC requirements and applicable federal and state laws for site protection and protected-area access control. Maintain position qualifications; participate in initial and annual formal training to complete the class and field qualifications required to become an armed Nuclear Security Officer; perform equipment testing; respond to threats and contingency events; and maintain accurate records in accordance with federal and corporate guidelines. Maintain thorough plant knowledge to initiate and sustain the site defensive strategy. Other duties may include emergency response, department coverage or call-outs, and support for outage activities or work outside the department, as assigned. The class is scheduled to start in February 2027. Starting pay is $24.90 per hour, non-negotiable.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
High school diploma or GED required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain nuclear unescorted access.
Must meet minimum state requirements to carry a firearm.
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
Must have and maintain a REAL ID or REAL ID-compliant identification in accordance with the REAL ID Act.
Must pass any state- and federally required training or other qualifications for licensing.
Must pass a drug and alcohol test with negative results; a positive result, including for THC or marijuana, affects eligibility for nuclear unescorted access, which is a condition of employment.
Must pass an extensive background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verification, and a credit check.
Must be able to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors and surveillance equipment.
Must successfully complete all required training, including a physical fitness test, firearms qualification, and nuclear site-specific training and testing covering general nuclear power generation science and principles.
Must successfully pass the psychological assessment, as applicable, and physical examinations, including vision and hearing, as required for armed nuclear security assignments.
Must be able to interact cordially and communicate with the public.
Must be able to travel to the work location and posts, including walking, climbing stairs and ladders, and conducting routine rounds.
Must be able to access and egress Bullet Resistant Enclosure (BRE) towers.
Must be able to manually carry, lift, or handle gear weighing up to 25 pounds.
Must be able to stand, sit, kneel, bend, squat, and reach above shoulder height.
Must be able to work 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and forced overtime.
Must meet and comply with all other requirements under NRC 10 CFR Part 26 and Appendix B to Part 73, General Criteria for Security Personnel.

Nice To Haves

Prior military experience.
Prior law enforcement experience or a Criminal Justice degree.
Prior commercial security or loss prevention experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain qualifications for the position.
Conduct patrols and inspections.
Monitor access to security areas.
Perform search activities.
Respond to threats and contingency events.
Perform equipment testing.
Serve as a member of an Armed Response Force to protect nuclear clean energy centers and evaluate adversarial actions.
Conduct armed stationary, foot, and/or vehicle patrols, indoors and/or outdoors.
Control access and egress for personnel, materials, and vehicles.
Monitor CCTV, plant surveillance equipment, and alarm systems.
Deter criminal activity, misconduct, and safety violations.
Maintain and implement NRC requirements and federal and state laws for site protection and protected-area access control.
Participate in initial and annual formal training and complete required class and field qualifications.
Document activities and maintain records in accordance with federal and corporate guidelines.
Maintain plant knowledge to initiate and maintain the site defensive strategy.
Perform other assigned duties, including emergency response, department coverage or call-outs, and outage support.