Nuclear Security Officer - Plant Farley

Southern CompanyColumbia, AL
Onsite

About The Position

As an Armed Nuclear Security Officer (NSO) at Plant Farley near Dothan, AL, you’ll be part of a highly trained security force dedicated to safeguarding our people, our plant, and the surrounding communities. Your mission is critical: Protect personnel and nuclear reactor systems, defend against radiological sabotage and security threats, and prevent threat or misuse of nuclear materials. Working in this high-security environment requires exceptional mental focus and physical readiness. Every day, you’ll stand prepared to deter and defeat the industry’s Design Basis Threat (DBT) - the standard used across the nation to define the most severe challenges a nuclear site must be able to withstand.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED
  • Current knowledge of security technology
  • Basic computer skills
  • Experience in dealing with regulations and procedures
  • Interpersonal skills/perform successfully in team setting
  • Respirator qualifiable
  • Firearms skills
  • Physical requirements: see, hear, speak, stand, walk, run, climb, heavy lifting, push, pull, bend, stoop, squat
  • Physical strength and dexterity
  • Ability to work in temperature extremes
  • Problem solving skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Ability to comprehend and implement detailed regulatory requirements
  • Oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work in radiological controlled areas
  • Available to work callout (overtime)
  • Mentally and physically fit-for-duty
  • NRC Medical Qualified for Security Officers per 10 CFR 73 appendix B
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Successful completion of onsite physical abilities test
  • Selection process may require multiple visits to the facility to complete all criteria
  • Successfully meeting background screening and NRC Fitness for Duty requirements
  • Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts including nights, holidays, and weekends

Nice To Haves

  • Degree in related field desired
  • Two (2) years law enforcement, military, corrections facility, armed security, or related experience desired
  • Previous nuclear Security experience desired

Responsibilities

  • Continuous focus on safety
  • Protected area access control
  • Vehicle search and escort
  • Personnel screening and search
  • Protected area and vital area patrols
  • Armed tactical contingency response
  • Rifle live-fire training
  • Annual testing and re-qualification
  • Dependable vigilance at all times, 24/7 Sentry-posts

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

501-1,000 employees

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