Safeguards and Security Specialist

Edgewater Technical Associates • Oak Ridge, TN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking a Safeguards and Security Specialist in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The specialist serves as the safeguards and security representative for an assigned facility, overseeing access control and entry requirements and interfacing with Operations and Maintenance personnel during daily operations. The role also supports Special Nuclear Material movements, performance testing, facility tours and demonstrations, visitor access, and escort duties. The specialist serves as the facility’s Lock and Key Custodian and supports the Company’s Integrated Safety Management System and safety culture, including stopping work when unsafe conditions could affect personnel or the environment.

The position requires U.S. citizenship, Real ID-compliant identification for access to the work location, and the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Security Clearance and Human Reliability Program certification. The employer describes itself as a New Mexico-based small business founded in 2003, providing technical services to government and commercial clients. Edgewater offers competitive salaries and employee benefit packages with individual and family options.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of safeguards and security experience preferred.
• Familiarity with DOE Order requirements in physical security.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to lift 90–100 pounds.
• Ability to obtain National Training Center PMC-410, Fundamentals of Performance Testing; PMC-420DE, Physical Systems Overview; and VAC-200, Vulnerability Assessment Fundamentals.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Real ID-compliant identification to access the work location.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Security Clearance and Human Reliability Program (HRP) certification.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in a security-related field.
• Three years of safeguards and security experience.
• Protective Force experience.
• Performance Testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Safeguards and Security representative for an assigned facility.
• Oversee access control functions and entry requirements for the designated facility.
• Provide a functional interface with Operations and Maintenance personnel during daily operations.
• Provide on-scene support for Special Nuclear Material movements.
• Assist Performance Testing with limited-notice, no-notice, and scheduled performance tests of Company programs in approved performance testing plans.
• Serve as Lock and Key Custodian for the facility.
• Support tours, demonstrations, and visitor access to the facility.
• Perform escort duties as required.
• Support execution of the Integrated Safety Management System guiding principles and the core functions of the Company Safety Culture.
• Stop work without fear of reprisal for unsafe conditions that could affect personnel safety or create environmental risk.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Pre- and post-tax 401(k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning Day 1.
• Multiple individual and family benefit options.

What This Job Offers

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