Nuclear Security Officer - Plant Farley

Southern Company • Columbia, AL

10h • 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
• Overtime should be expected; normal range is 10 to 20%
• 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

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
• Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
• Additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s)

What This Job Offers

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