Security Police Officer

Waste Isolation Pilot Plant•Carlsbad, NM

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, LLC (SIMCO), the managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP), is hiring a Security Police Officer to support Protective Force operations at the Department of Energy Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in Carlsbad, New Mexico. This is an IGUA bargaining unit position. The officer provides physical security for a nuclear facility, protecting nuclear and radiological materials, employees and visitors, government property, and sensitive information. The role responds to security and non-security incidents, coordinates with other first responders, investigates security incidents, interviews witnesses and others involved, and prepares detailed Security Incident Reports. It also involves vehicle and foot patrols, monitoring for unusual activity, searching and controlling traffic and materials, restricting access to authorized individuals, operating vehicles and security equipment, enforcing conduct and regulatory standards, and maintaining equipment and administrative records. The position requires effective oral, analytical, and written communication and professional assertiveness when needed. A satisfactory medical examination and physical fitness testing in accordance with 10 CFR 1046 are required before starting. Candidates must pass the Basic Readiness Standards: a half-mile in 4 minutes 40 seconds or less and a 40-yard dash from the prone position in 8.5 seconds or less. After hire, employees must pass a Federal background investigation, obtain and maintain a DOE Q Security Clearance within two years of their start date, and successfully complete the TRF-100 Tactical Response Force within two years of hire to continue employment. Drug testing is conducted, and background investigations and subsequent reinvestigations may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Valid, unrestricted driver's license.
Practical experience and proficiency with MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
U.S. citizenship, except in limited circumstances described in DOE Order 472.2.
Effective oral, analytical, and written communication skills and the ability to be professionally assertive when required.
Satisfactory medical examination and physical fitness testing before the start date in accordance with 10 CFR 1046.
Ability to pass the Basic Readiness Standards: complete a half-mile in 4 minutes 40 seconds or less and a 40-yard dash from the prone position in 8.5 seconds or less.
Ability to pass a Federal background investigation and obtain a DOE Q Security Clearance within two years of the start date, then maintain the clearance.
Successful completion of the TRF-100 Tactical Response Force within two years of hire to continue employment.
Undergo drug testing; a background investigation and subsequent reinvestigations may be required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
Active Top Secret or Q security clearance.
Two years of military, security, and/or law enforcement experience.
Previous WIPP Project experience.

Responsibilities

Provide physical security for a nuclear facility, including protection of nuclear and radiological materials, employees and visitors, government property, and sensitive information.
Respond to security and non-security incidents and coordinate with other first responders.
Investigate security-related incidents, interview witnesses, reporting persons, and victims, and complete detailed Security Incident Reports.
Conduct vehicle and foot patrols and detect unusual activities.
Control and search materials, vehicle traffic, and pedestrian traffic, and restrict access to people without proper identification and authorization.
Operate government vehicles, communications equipment, camera systems, and other specialized security equipment and systems.
Enforce standards of conduct and adherence to laws, orders, and regulations.
Keep daily administrative documentation concise and complete.
Maintain assigned equipment in functional and presentable condition.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with coverage beginning on the date of hire.
Surgical concierge service.
Employee Assistance Program services, including wellness plans, estate planning, and financial counseling.
Shuttle commuter service from local areas.
Paid time off 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 equal to one times annual salary.
Pension plan providing a monthly annuity after retirement.
401(k) with a 0.50 match up to 6%.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity benefits.
Long-term disability program.
Health and flexible spending accounts.
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.