Corporal Security Officer

Overview

At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget.

Our directorates related to Mission Support & Operations include Office of General Counsel, Business Services, Communications and External Engagement, Operational Systems, Communications and Information Technology, and Performance Management.

The Operational Systems Directorate (OSD) leads delivery of PNNL’s 10-year, $1.2 billion campus construction portfolio— the single largest construction and modernization effort in the Laboratory’s history. OSD oversees operations and facility services, maintenance, and infrastructure planning.

A team of nearly 800 staff comprise OSD, spanning in a wide range of disciplines, including craftspeople, engineers, construction professionals, technicians, scientists, administrators, and specialists. Together, they ensure that PNNL’s assets, services, and OSD-led programs are managed and performing safely, securely, reliably, effectively, and efficiently.

The directorate stewards more than $250 million in annual budget authority; managing more than 2.5 million square feet of facility space across two campuses; overseeing approximately 200 regulatory program areas; and executing a multi-million-dollar facility and infrastructure project portfolio.

The mission of the Environment, Health, Safety and Security (EHS&S) Division is to minimize risks, assure compliance with regulatory standards, and promote a culture of safety, health, and environmental stewardship.

EHS&S focuses on reducing environmental impact, promoting employee health, preventing workplace incidents, and safeguarding physical and information security. Core functions include risk assessment, safety training, environmental stewardship, health monitoring, emergency preparedness, and implementing security measures. EHS&S fosters a culture of safety, maintainability, and continuous improvement, ensuring operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and long‑term organizational resilience.

The Protective Force Corporal position is a full‑time position with variable and flexible hours. The incumbent must be able to work flexible hours and shift work that are conducive to a 24/7 security operation, as well as be receptive to being called into work with short notice. The Corporal position is an essential employee and is required to work their scheduled shift during all lab holidays, closures, releases and delays.

This position reports to the Protective Force Program Manager and receives direction from the Protective Force Lieutenant and Shift Sergeant, as appropriate. The position requires professionalism, initiative, drive, rigor, and accountability.

In addition to fulfilling Security Officer (SO) job functions, the Corporal position assists the Sergeant on their respective shifts during daily operations. In the absence of a Sergeant, the Corporal provides guidance for the Security Operations Center (SOC) and assigned SOs. During the Sergeants absence, Corporals are critical in ensuring the safety and security of PNNL staff, visitors, and facilities by initiating emergency response and management notifications as requested and outlined in operating procedures.

Responsibilities include:

• Deployment of management expectations; post deployment for alarm and public safety response, leading shift pass‑on, providing input and recommendations for performance evaluations, documentation quality assurance, training, shift scheduling, and general oversight of SO staff.
• The position requires the incumbent to perform physical activities, do moderate lifting, climb stairs, remain standing and sitting for extended periods of time, maintain alertness throughout long shifts, and utilize sensory awareness (visual, auditory, olfactory, etc.) in the performance of duties.
• Serve as the Corporal for assigned shifts.
• Perform all responsibilities, duties and tasks of a SO.
• Demonstrate familiarity and compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Oversee procedural implementation, ensure…