Security Police Officer I (SPO I) - Basic Readiness (BRS)
Nevada National Security SitesAbout the role
Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Our MISSION is to help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services and by acting as environmental stewards to the Site’s Cold War legacy. Our VISION is to be the user site of choice for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation, with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the ground, and in the air. (See NNSS.gov for our unique capabilities.) Our 2,750+ professional, craft, and support employees are called upon to innovate, collaborate, and deliver on some of the more difficult nuclear security challenges facing the world today.
- MSTS offers our full-time employees highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision; both a pension and a 401k; paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays; relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location); tuition assistance and reimbursement; and more.
- MSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell), Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs), and HII Nuclear Inc.
The Nevada National Security Site Protective Force is currently seeking resumes for the position of Security Police Officer I (SPO I) - Basic Readiness (BRS).
Selected applicants will be required to appear in person for an oral review board (interview).
This armed SPO I Basic Readiness as defined in 10 CFR 1046 and DOE Orders is a position responsible for:
- Works under general supervision to protect the Nevada National Security Site security interests and property from theft, vandalism, illegal entry, and other acts that may adversely impact national security or the health and safety of NNSS employees.
- The control of entry and exit of cleared and uncleared personnel and vehicles into Protected or Material Access Areas and Limited Areas. Conducts Property, prohibited Article and searches of personnel. Monitors and searches personnel, packages, and vehicles to ensure prohibited items are not brought in or materials are not removed.
- Operate Patrol Vehicle (Truck) and all Protective Force issued equipment.
- Be physically fit and maintain physical fitness requirements.
- Provides armed responses and resolves security incidents and alarms.
- Escorts sensitive materials.
- Utilizes specialized operational equipment to include: x-ray machines, metal detectors, nuclear material monitors, and fighting positions.
- Participates in Force-on-Force Exercises and other performance testing requirements as well as must complete annual required training.
- Performs lock and door checks on remote locations.
- Conducts daily checks on personal issue equipment (firearm, protective vest and mask, etc.) and post equipment to ensure it is functioning properly.
Physical & Mental Job Tasks
- Visual Acuity (e.g. needed to prepare and analyze data, transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate a vehicle).
- Balancing (e.g. maintain equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, ect.).
- Stooping (e.g. bending the spine at the waist).
- Reaching (e.g. reaching the arms and legs in any direction).
- Lifting motion or lifting objects.
- Walking.
- Repetitive motions of any part of the body.
- Kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
- Pushing or pulling in any direction.
- Manual dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other work that uses the fingers).
- Grasping with the hands.
- Climbing.
- Hearing.
- Talking.
- Capacity to think in stressful situations.
- Ability to read complex documents.
- Capacity to reason and make sound decisions.
- Capacity to speak orally and speak directions with clarity.
- Ability to write documents in English and legibly.
Due to the nature of our work, US Citizenship is required for all positions.
- High School diploma or GED (minimum)
- Two (2) years or more of higher education is preferred.
- Prior military service and/or work experience in uniformed security/law enforcement agency is desired.
- Ability to meet 10 CFR 1046 SPO I Basic Readiness requirements.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions in English.
- Must complete and maintain SPO I Basic Readiness Certification.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must be physically fit and maintain physical fitness requirements.
- Must be willing to work underground.
- Must be willing & able to wear a Respirator &am
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