Naval Nuclear Laboratory

Security Police Officer

Job Description

Posted on: 
July 17, 2024

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 encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms 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!

Compensation and Benefits

  • Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
  • Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings program & Captial Accumulation Plan
  • Personal & Medical Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
  • Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Wellness Program
  • Visit us online to view all NNL benefits!

Responsibilities

As a National asset, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory provides employees with excellent pay and benefits as well and exceptional work/life balance and employment stability. Security Police Officers are assigned to protect Naval Reactor's 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 items.  Essential duties include:

  • Protect the organization's physical assets by maintaining and safeguarding the physical perimeter of the facility.
  • Comprehend and implement detailed procedures contained in the Naval Reactor's General Orders and applicable site Post Orders.
  • Patrol and protect the facilities by foot and/or vehicle to detect or prevent illegal/unauthorized activities.
  • Provide security protection for all organizational facilities, classified material and personnel within areas of responsibility to preclude unauthorized access, diversion, theft or intentional destruction.
  • Prevent, detect or report any possible espionage or sabotage activities.
  • Control personnel and vehicular ingress/egress into controlled secure areas.
  • Perform escort duties as appropriate.
  • Prevent/report all violation of security and safety rules and regulations.
  • Respond to protective alarm signals or unusual/suspicious activities such as sabotage, espionage, or other criminal acts.
  • Maintain an in-depth knowledge of all security orders, written and oral, pertaining to assigned duties as well as working knowledge of applicable federal/state laws.
  • Maintain appropriate radiological, firearm, first-aid, and other required qualifications.
  • Perform additional administrative duties to include such items as writing NR Security Reports, updating policies and procedures; maintaining daily shift logs; etc.

Job Requirements

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill
  • 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.
  • Meet and maintain Department of Energy firearms qualification standards during employment.
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions identified for the position.
Preferred Skills
  • Active Secret Security Clearance or higher
  • Associate 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
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