Security Officer - Specialist II – Night Shift

Posting Title

Security Officer
- Specialist II – Night Shift

CO
- Golden

Regular

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NLR is located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation’s primary laboratory for energy systems research and development.

Join the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NLR stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future. Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions.

Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth.

At NLR, you’ll find a mission-driven environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities, multidisciplinary research teams, and strong collaborations with industry, academia, and other national laboratories. We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being.

The Security Officer (SO) plays a vital role in the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) community, focusing on the detection, deterrence, and prevention of threats and hazards to maintain a safe and supportive work environment. This position resides within the Laboratory Protection (LP) group  a Security Officer
- Specialist II, you will apply industry experience of security protocols and procedures to independently perform routine operational responsibilities. We are looking to hire SO II’s for the Night Shift (Shift
1). For insight of what it would be like to be a part of the Laboratory Protection team.

To set our new team members up for success, this position includes a six-month probationary period. This is a collaborative time to ensure successful long-term fit, providing dedicated support and training as you become acquainted with your role and our organization.

Salary:
Qualified and successful candidates will receive a job offer with an annual salary between $51k-64k.

Shift Schedule and Pay Differential:

Shift 1: 11p.m.– 7:30a.m. (additional
12% shiftpay differential)

Shift assignment and days off are determined based on team needs. This position is eligible for overtime.

Key Responsibilities:

• NLR Values: Demonstrates alignment with NLR Values by exhibiting behaviors that promote trust, productive working relationships, credibility, and professionalism across team functions.
• Training: Meet training standards within 90 days.
• Patrol Operations: Conduct patrols in a thorough, reliable, and operationally sound manner.
• Entry Control: Perform entry control duties accurately, consistently, and professionally.
• Alarm Response: Respond to routine alarms in a safe, timely, and reliable manner.
• Incident Response and Command: Independently establish and manage incident command for routine incidents with good judgment. Respond to routine incidents safely, reliably, and operationally sound manner.
• CMS Operations: Begin training in Central Monitoring Station (CMS) operations and develop foundational knowledge of CMS systems and procedures.
• Customer Service: Provide professional, respectful, and effective customer service during routine interactions.
• Radio Communications: Use radio communications clearly, professionally, and effectively during routine operations.
• Report Writing: Independently produce clear, accurate, and organized incident reports with minimal corrections.
• SEB Operations: Begin training in visitor processing and develop foundational knowledge of visitor requirements and procedures.

Additional Responsibilities :

• Maintain First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Support overall Laboratory Protection mission objectives through additional duties as assigned.

Employment in this position is contingent upon successful completion:

• Medical evaluation and behavioral health screening, as required by 10 CFR Part 1046.
• A pre-employment background investigation, which may…