Nuclear Security Officer; Plant Farley, Dothan, AL

Posted on 06/28/2010 Dothan, AL

ARMED NUCLEAR SECURITY OFFICER

Plant Farley- Southern Nuclear

As an armed Nuclear Security Officer (NSO) at Plant Farley you will be part of a well-trained Security Organization charged with ensuring safety of personnel and nuclear reactor systems. The high security environment requires an elevated standard of mental and physical readiness in order to maintain plant security.

Summary of Position Duties:

The Nuclear Security Officer (NSO) reports to the Shift Lieutenant and supports daily shift activities which maintain site physical security. The responsibilities of the NSO include the following activities.

  • Continuous focus on SAFETY
  • Main Gate and Protected Area access control
  • Vehicle search and escort
  • Personnel screening and search
  • Protected area and vital area patrols
  • Weapon live-fire training
  • Annual testing and re-qualification
  • Dependable VIGILANCE at all times, 24/7 Sentry-posts

Job Requirements:

Educational / Background / Experience Requirements:

  • High School diploma or GED

Behavioral Attributes:

  • Actively engaged in SAFE WORK BEHAVIORS.
  • Prioritizes work of self and others to ensure schedules are met.
  • Considers financial implications of decisions and actions to ensure costs are controlled.
  • Communicates well both in writing and orally.
  • Holds self accountable for superior results; respects the dignity of every individual; assumes personal responsibility for individual and corporate success.

Essential Physical / Mental Requirements

  • Must meet and maintain Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) requirements of physical fitness.
  • Must be able to maintain Southern Nuclear’s current standard for NSO physical fitness and work in an active and rigorous environment.
  • Interpersonal skills / perform in team setting.
  • Firearms skills
  • Physical requirements: see, hear, speak, stand, walk, run, climb, heavy lifting, push, pull, bend, stoop, squat
  • Physical strength & dexterity
  • Ability to work in temperature extremes
  • Problem solving skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Ability to comprehend & implement detailed regulatory requirements
  • Oral and written communication skills
  • Mentally and physically fit-for-duty
  • NRC Medical Qualified for Security Officers per applicable sections of 10 CFR 73 appendix B

Other Requirements

  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Successful completion of onsite physical abilities test
  • Successfully meeting background screening and NRC Fitness for Duty requirements

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