Nuclear Security Officer I

Dominion Energy • SURRY, VA

4d • $47,300 - $75,500 • Onsite

About The Position

This entry level position is responsible for maintaining security at nuclear stations by controlling access, monitoring and testing security and communications systems and ensuring NRC requirements are enforced. Under the guidance of more experienced staff, prevents and protects against radiological sabotage as defined by the Design Basis Threat. etc. while learning nuclear defense tactics, security policies and procedures, and gaining tactical work experience. Operates, monitors and programs electronic security and communications systems. Responds to, assesses, and investigates alarms, special conditions, emergency situations and security contingencies; provide compensatory measures for failed or degraded security safeguards. Searches vehicles, personnel and possessions prior to entry to station. Serves as a member of the armed response force by implementing assigned portions of the protective strategy as directed May coordinate communications with local fire, rescue and law enforcement agencies. Control access to and patrol protected/vital areas. Tests all security related equipment, including communications systems, detectors, x-ray screening devices, alarm systems, in vital as well as non-vital areas. Prepares required security reports using the Security computer system. Maintains security documentation, including documentation for electronic security systems and hardware.

Requirements

• 0-2 years directly related experience
• Basic knowledge of weaponry and the safe handling of firearms
• Ability to gain the required knowledge and experience dealing with specific issues associated with providing security at nuclear power plant and critical infrastructure protection
• Ability to successfully complete a training certification course designed to provide the minimum level of skills and knowledge to competently perform all tasks associated with a Nuclear Security Officer as required by the NRC
• Ability to successfully complete physical training requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers
• Ability to analyze information and make sound decisions
• Good attention to detail and ability to maintain a continued level of alertness in a variety of conditions
• Must be at least 21 years of age

Nice To Haves

• Additional education/training such as Industrial/Physical Security, Law Enforcement, Military Security Force
• May be required to be a member of the station's Fire Brigade and/or First Aid Team

Responsibilities

• Controlling access
• Monitoring and testing security and communications systems
• Ensuring NRC requirements are enforced
• Preventing and protecting against radiological sabotage
• Operating, monitoring and programming electronic security and communications systems
• Responding to, assessing, and investigating alarms, special conditions, emergency situations and security contingencies
• Providing compensatory measures for failed or degraded security safeguards
• Searching vehicles, personnel and possessions prior to entry to station
• Implementing assigned portions of the protective strategy as directed
• Coordinating communications with local fire, rescue and law enforcement agencies
• Controlling access to and patrolling protected/vital areas
• Testing all security related equipment, including communications systems, detectors, x-ray screening devices, alarm systems, in vital as well as non-vital areas
• Preparing required security reports using the Security computer system
• Maintaining security documentation, including documentation for electronic security systems and hardware

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners
• vacation
• retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches
• paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• bonus eligibility
• sick leave
• disability insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED