Police Lieutenant jobs in Alamogordo, NM

Protective Force Second Lieutenant

The successful candidate will serve as a Second Lieutenant in support of the Protective Force Section 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. Functions include but not limited to: Conduct daily crew briefings, Submit incident reports, ensure WebEOC is accurate and completed daily, maintain crew shift activity reports, coordinate and conduct LSPTs and drills to ensure crew readiness and fill in for the shift Lieutenant when required. Other duties as assigned by the supervisor/manager.

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.

Relocation assistance available for this position.

Exempt Salary Grade (28-29)

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or
• Associate’s Degree and two (2) years of working experience*, or
• High School Diploma with four (4) years of working experience is required.*
• Due to the nature of the work, all candidates must be US Citizens.

*Must include 2 years in any combination of Corrections, Law Enforcement, Security or Military experience.

Must be at least 18 years of age

Preferred Requirements:

• WIPP Security Police Officer Experience

Starting salary $67,817 per year *

*Base salary will be dependent upon candidate's background (i.e. education and experience)

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.