Nuclear Security Officer
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Security
Security Guard, Site Security
Legal Entity: Entergy Operations, Inc.
-EOI
Purpose:
The nuclear security officer is responsible for maintaining the safety and security of a nuclear power plant or other nuclear facility. This includes monitoring access, conducting patrols, responding to alarms and incidents, and enforcing security protocols. The nuclear security officer plays a critical role in protecting the facility, its personnel, and the surrounding community from potential threats.
Duties & Responsibilities:- Control entry processing of all individuals into protected and vital areas of the plant by verifying identity and authorization to enter.
- Conduct personnel and vehicle searches that are required in accordance with the plant security requirements.
- Respond to intrusion alarms as directed by the response team leader or as a security officer on patrol.
- Deter attempts by unauthorized persons seeking to gain entry into protected or vital areas of the plant.
- Make scheduled and unscheduled patrols of the protected and vital areas of the plant.
- Report all observed security and safety violations.
- Keep a record of patrols.
- Secure, protect, and assist at accidents, fires, and similar incidents until relieved.
- Perform as an armed escort for persons or vehicles as required by the Security Plan.
- Operate company vehicle during a patrol of the Owner Controlled Area.
- Conduct operational tests of intrusion detection, and contraband detection equipment according to documented procedures.
- Must be able to work a rotating 12-hour shift which includes holidays and weekends.
- Must be able to respond and report to work during an emergency or other call-ins and work in adverse weather conditions.
Minimum education required for the position:
High school diploma or GED
Minimum experience required for the position:
- Minimum of 21 years of age.
Desired: Commercial, military, or law enforcement security experience.
Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position:- Must meet requirements of NRC psychological testing regulations.
- Must satisfy all nuclear regulatory elements to obtain and maintain unescorted access.
- Have physical stamina for walking, climbing, etc., as required in Nuclear Regulatory Commission Regulations.
- Demonstrate the ability to understand and effectively react to situations of adversity with people and resolve them with tact, diplomacy, and courtesy.
- Desired: Technical understanding of nuclear generation principles and operation.
- Valid state driver's license and ability to meet company driving standards.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be able to comprehend and pass all tests in accordance with the Security Training and Qualification Plan.
- Must be able to obtain initial and maintain annual weapons qualifications
Location:
Primary
Location:
Louisiana - Killona Louisiana :
Killona
Job Function
:
Nuclear
FLSA Status
:
Nonexempt
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code
: WF3 - SPFPA Loc 709 - Security
Number of Openings
: 5
Req : 122104
Travel Percentage
:
Up to 25%
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