Security Guard

Holtec International • Lacey Township, NJ

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Security Guard protects a decommissioning nuclear facility and/or Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI) through security program implementation, regulatory compliance, patrol activities, access control, and emergency response. The role supports a 24/7 operation and requires availability for rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. The position is based on-site in Forked River, New Jersey.

Duties also include security equipment testing and maintenance, fire watch patrols, and site maintenance such as snow and garbage removal, housekeeping, and landscaping. The guard must comply with applicable NRC regulations, site policies, procedures, and directives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license that can be maintained.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required site, regulatory, and security qualifications, including weapons qualification and annual requalification, Radiation Protection qualification, Emergency Plan qualification, physical fitness qualification, and applicable state-required licenses and certifications.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Nuclear Unescorted Access Authorization, including successful psychological evaluation, background investigation, drug and alcohol screening, credit review, and any applicable additional site-specific access authorization requirements.
• Meet NRC psychological testing and fitness-for-duty requirements.
• Satisfy nuclear regulatory requirements necessary to obtain and maintain access authorization.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to document activities accurately and professionally.
• Active listening, sound judgment, and effective decision-making skills.
• Ability to assess situations quickly, identify critical issues, and respond appropriately in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to interact professionally with employees, contractors, visitors, and members of the public.
• Ability to remain calm, exercise good judgment, and resolve challenging or adverse situations effectively.
• Physical ability to perform security duties involving extended periods of walking and standing, climbing stairs, operating vehicles, patrol activities, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime, as required to support a 24/7 operation.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical protection for a nuclear facility undergoing decommissioning and/or a site with an ISFSI.
• Protect the site and public against radiological sabotage by complying with NRC security requirements, including applicable provisions of 10 CFR 73, and relevant site policies and procedures.
• Operate security computer systems.
• Assist other site organizations by providing security support.
• Complete security logs and reports.
• Carry out security procedures, including personnel and vehicle searches, surveillance, foot and vehicle patrols, and armed response if needed.
• Test security equipment as required and account for security equipment.
• Perform weekly and semi-annual maintenance activities on security equipment.
• Comply with site policies, procedures, and directives.
• Conduct fire watch patrols.
• Perform site maintenance duties, including snow removal, garbage removal, housekeeping, and landscaping.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with employer premium contribution and Day 1 eligibility.
• Hybrid work opportunities for eligible roles where business needs and role requirements allow.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 5% company match and immediate vesting.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Wellness program with rewards for participation in company-supported health initiatives.
• Commuter benefits for mass transit and commuter parking.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Education assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program and optional benefits, including disability, legal, identity theft, and insurance programs. Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on role, location, and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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