Security Police Sergeant

LLNL•Livermore, CA

3d•$35 - $59•Onsite

About The Position

We have an opening for a Security Police Sergeant. Under general supervision, you will provide first-line supervision, training, and instruction to Security Police Officers (SPOs) that work under a collective bargaining agreement. You may be required to work either day or owl shift at either LLNL’s Main Site or at Site 300. This position is in the Protective Force Division (PFD) within the Security Organization.

Requirements

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
Associate’s degree in a security-related field or equivalent levels of related education and experience in security, military, or law enforcement.
Ability to successfully complete the DOE Basic Security Police Officer Training certification; ability to successfully complete and maintain the DOE Basic Readiness Standard, a comprehensive medical exam including a multi-state cardiovascular assessment and psychological evaluation and the National Training Center Tactical Response Force-1 (TRF-100); ability to maintain all mandated medical, physical fitness, firearms and training requirements/qualifications, under the general guidelines of Federal regulations and DOE orders; ability to complete Basic Instructor Training course.
Broad knowledge of protective force security operations, policies and procedures, and the application of individual and small team tactics.
Demonstrated problem solving skills with experience identifying and researching alternatives or solutions to obstacles.
Effective verbal and written communication skills necessary to supervise and effectively present information in both written and oral formats; effective team building, motivational and organization skills.
Effective interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and the ability to handle sensitive issues with tact, discretion, and maturity required that demonstrate an ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and to apply mature judgment when dealing with routine and non-routine personnel issues.
Effective team building, motivational, problem solving and organizational skills.
Knowledge of and experience with individual and small team tactics.
Proficient with computers, including Microsoft Office applications.
Proficiency with personal computers including word processing, database and spreadsheet applications, and experience with the MS Office suite.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of protective force security operations, DOE orders and Federal regulations as they apply to a contractor protective force.

Responsibilities

Supervise and direct SPOs, which includes personnel and performance management including ensuring SPO training is current; preparing performance appraisals, approving vacation requests, reviewing timecards to verify hours worked by SPOs and appropriate Project and Task codes, and authorizing corrections.
Supervise all shift operations including, but not limited to, roll call and fit-for-duty determination, access control, alarm response, calls for service, unusual occurrences on site, emergency response, and limited scope performance testing.
Supervise uniform, vehicle and work area inspections to identify potential unsafe conditions and provide resolutions, ensure environmental, safety and health standard compliance, and investigate complaints from customers and recommend appropriate course of action.
Develop staff schedules to ensure staffing requirements are met; summon off-duty support when staffing shortages occur.
Review Department of Energy (DOE)/LLNL/Security Organization/PFD orders, policies and procedures, Security Police Officers' Association collective bargaining agreement and work rules to keep abreast of ever-changing requirements to ensure subordinate employees meet these requirements.
Oversee loading/unloading of firearms to ensure procedures are adhered to and safety requirements are met.
Initiate, prepare and review various reports, documents, rosters, auditable records, and correspondence.
Respond to Laboratory-wide emergencies and provide incident command to ensure safety and security of SPOs and Laboratory employees; brief and supervise SPO assessment teams; brief outside law enforcement agencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.