Protective Force Captain

Waste Isolation Pilot Plant•Carlsbad, NM

74d•Onsite

About The Position

Be part of the nation’s only repository for the disposal of nuclear waste known as Transuranic (TRU) waste. Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, LLC (SIMCO), managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is currently seeking a qualified individual to serve as a Protective Force Captain and join our team located in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with five (5) years of related professional experience in physical security, law enforcement, or military, or Associate’s degree with nine (9) years of related professional experience in physical security, law enforcement, or military, or High School Diploma or Equivalency with thirteen (13) years of experience professional experience as listed above is required.
Five (5) years of experience managing/supervising personnel is mandatory.
Must have a valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
Must have practical experience and be proficient in software applications such as MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and MS Outlook.
Must be 21 years of age.
Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without SIMCO visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the WIPP Site (even if teleworking, must still be able to comply with security requirements to obtain a badge).
Non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concerns—including sensitive countries, state sponsors of terrorism, countries of risk, and other designated countries –are subject to additional security requirements that limit site access.

Nice To Haves

Current TRF-100 qualification
Active “Q” Clearance

Responsibilities

Overseeing and developing Protective Force (PF) operations at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) in compliance with 10 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) 1046, 10 CFR 1047, Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, Physical Protection Programs, DOE Order 473.2A, Protective Force Operations, and other applicable drivers.
Supervise and mentor Security Police Officers (SPO), primarily PF Lieutenants (shift supervisors) who directly supervise bargaining unit officers and control routine operations.
Maintain cognizance over site-specific procedures directing PF operations, to include ensuring reviews and revisions are completed as needed without exceeding departmental timeframes.
Utilize a holistic approach to training, standards enforcement, thoughtful compliance, and tactical athleticism ensuring SPOs are prepared to both support routine operations and respond during adverse conditions.
Interface with sitewide partners to maintain awareness of plant operations and the specific impact such operations have on PF officers and activities.
Direct investigations of security related incidents.
Ensure records of protective force operations are accurately completed and maintained in accordance with applicable records disposition schedules.
Perform the duties of a Lieutenant, acting as the shift supervisor, when necessitated by operational conditions.
Demonstrate the ability to pass the Basic Readiness Standards (BRS). The BRS consists of completing the half mile in 4 minutes 40 seconds or less and the 40-yard dash from the prone position in 8.5 seconds or less.
Demonstrate firearms proficiency through successful completion of biannual qualification with assigned pistol and rifle.
Maintenance of all medical and fitness standards and all job-specific qualifications is required to continue employment.
Pass a Federal background investigation and obtain a DOE “Q” Security Clearance within two (2) years of your start date and maintain that clearance to continue employment.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance: Coverage on date of hire
Surgical concierge service
EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
Modern work arrangements to include 4-day workweeks (four 10-hour days)
Relocation assistance
Shuttle commuter service from the local areas
Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement program
On-site fitness center and other wellness support including some public gym membership reductions
Company paid short term disability
Company paid life insurance (1x annual salary)
Pension plan that provides monthly annuity after retirement and 401(k) with .50 matching up to 6%
Voluntary benefits of: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
Long-term disability program
Health and Flexible savings accounts
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance