Campus Police Officer jobs in Alamogordo, NM

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Be part of the nation’s only repository for the disposal of nuclear waste known as Transuranic (TRU) waste.

Salado Isolation Mining Contractors (SIMCO), an LLC of Bechtel, managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is currently seeking a qualified individual to serve as an Security Police Officer to join our team located in Carlsbad, NM.**

**Note- there is not relocation assistance for this position.

The Security Police Officer will serve as a Security Police Officer in support of Protective Force operations at the Department of Energy Waste Isolation Pilot Plant. Provide physical security for a nuclear facility to include protection of nuclear/ radiological materials, employees and visitors, government property, and sensitive information. Respond to security and non-security related incidents, and interface and coordinate with other first-responders. Investigate security-related incidents and interview witnesses, reporting persons, and victims, and complete detailed Security Incident Reports. Conduct vehicle and foot patrols and detect unusual activities; control and search materials, vehicle and pedestrian traffic and restrict access to those without proper identification and access authorization. Operate government vehicles, communications equipment, camera systems, and other special purpose security equipment and systems. Enforce standards of conduct and adherence to laws, orders, and regulations. Ensure that daily administrative documentation is kept concise and complete at all times; maintain all daily assigned equipment in functional and presentable condition. Other duties as assigned by the supervisor/manager.

The Security Police Officer position requires demonstrated effective oral, analytical, and written communication skills, and the ability to be professionally assertive when required in the performance of duties. Completion of a satisfactory medical examination and physical fitness testing prior to start date in accordance with 10CFR1046 is required. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to pass the Basic Readiness Standards (BRS). The BRS consists of completing the half-mile in 4 minutes 40 seconds or less and the 40-yard dash from the prone position in 8.5 seconds or less.

After you are hired, you must be able to pass a Federal background investigation and obtain a DOE “Q” Security Clearance within two (2) years of your start date, and maintain that clearance to continue employment. You must maintain the ability to pass all medical and physical fitness standards as well as other required job-specific qualification programs to continue employment.

This is a USW Bargaining Unit Position

Pay Rate is $ 33.15 per hour

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalency is required.
• Must be 21 years old.
• Must have a valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
• Must have practical experience and be proficient in software applications such as MS Office to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Outlook
• Due to the nature of the work, all candidates must be US Citizens.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Active Top Secret or Q security clearance is a plus.
• Two (2) years of military, Security, and/or Law Enforcement experience is desired.
• Previous WIPP Project experience is a plus.

EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

If you are an applicant with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability—or unable to use—the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact (575) 234-8405 or email wipprecruiting@wipp.ws for assistance. Upon receipt of this information, we will respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.

Reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal drug, as defined in 10 CFR 707.4, will be conducted by SIMCO and a background investigation by the Federal government may be required to obtain an access authorization prior to employment, and subsequent reinvestigations may be required.

Posting Duration This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the posting date. SIMCO reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.