Job Description

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. Essential duties include:

• 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.

This list is not considered all-inclusive.

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 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

Compensation and Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Capital 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
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Pay Range

$31.94 hourly

Jobs categorized as subject to a collective bargaining agreement will adhere to the pay rates, wage increases, progression schedules, and other parameters identified and negotiated in said agreements. Wages and other compensation details are subject to change based negotiated changes to the collective bargaining agreements.