Security Police Officer - NRF

Naval Nuclear Laboratory•Idaho Falls, ID

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career? Apply today! As a national asset, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory provides employees with excellent pay and benefits as well as an exceptional work/life balance and employment stability. Security Police Officers are assigned to protect Naval Reactors Program personnel, property, and information from loss due to theft, diversion, sabotage, or other illegal acts. Security Police Officers screen personnel and vehicles in accordance with approved access procedures to preclude unauthorized personnel and the introduction of prohibited articles.

Requirements

Possess a valid driver’s license prior to and during employment
Minimum of 21 years of age
High School graduate or equivalent education and one of the following: Minimum two years of college or vocational-tech education in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, or similar program; OR Minimum of two years civilian law enforcement experience (with arrest authority); OR Minimum of two years of military service.
Meet Department of Energy medical, psychological, and physical fitness standards prior to and during employment.
Pass drug testing prior to and during employment.
Pass a federal background investigation and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter prior to and during employment.
Meet and maintain Department of Energy firearms qualification standards during employment.
Must be able to perform the essential functions identified for the position.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens.

Nice To Haves

Active Secret or higher Security Clearance
Associate/Bachelor Degree in Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice
Civilian/Military law enforcement experience
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely
Demonstrated ability to work independently and with a group

Responsibilities

Protect Program assets by maintaining and safeguarding the physical perimeter of the facility.
Comprehend and implement detailed procedures contained in General and Post Orders.
Patrol and protect the property by foot and/or vehicle to deter, detect, and/or assess illegal/unauthorized activities.
Provide security protection for facilities, classified material, and personnel to preclude unauthorized access, diversion, theft, or intentional destruction.
Deter, detect, and/or report any suspected espionage or sabotage activities.
Control personnel and vehicle ingress/egress into/from secure areas.
Perform escort duties as required.
Deter, detect and/or report violations of security and safety policies/ regulations.
Respond to alarms or unusual/suspicious activities.
Maintain the requisite knowledge of all security orders and skills pertaining to assigned duties, as well as working knowledge of applicable federal/state laws.
Maintain Department of Energy firearms qualification and physical fitness standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.