Security Officer - Level I

The primary purpose of the Security Officer is to prevent radiological sabotage and theft of special nuclear material.  To provide protection of SSES personnel, property and operations against any criminal act.

Primary Responsibilities

Access and visitor control officer; to verify and issue the correct credentials and TLDs. Armed search officer and armed vehicle search officer; search of individuals and vehicle for prohibited items as outlined in Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Reg. 10CFR73.55.

Armed mobile and armed interior patrol officer; maintain surveillance over assigned areas, responding to alarms and emergency situations and accurately reporting on scene assessments to the Security Control Center. Armed escort officer; responsible for escorting and controlling non-licensee and emergency vehicles and occupants.

Armed response force; to stop adversary action threat against SSES.  To prevent penetration into vital areas and to prevent radiological sabotage by use of deadly/non-deadly force. Armed weapons control officer; inventory, inspection and clearing of weapons.  

Ensure safe handling of weapons during issuance and return. Armed emergency access; to provide all emergency vehicles (ambulances & fire trucks) and emergency personnel to include LLEA (local law enforcement) first aid responders and fireman. Respond to first aid and fire emergencies.


Basic Qualifications

High school or equivalent. Security Officer Level I shall be fully certified in approximately (80) task certifications. To complete CPR and first aid training, HP and GET training annually.  Incumbents must complete all training and certifications as mandated by the Code of Federal Regulations. Medical certification, clearance authorization, psychological certification, first aid responder and professional rescuer CPR.  Confined space rescue, industrial fire fighter certification.  Yearly weapons certifications, yearly night qualification on all weapons, job specific certifications, and stringent physical requirements.


Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement preferred.

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