Security Officer

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.

Security Officer 1 (SO) is part of the Protective Force team within the Safeguards & Security group, Operational Systems Directorate at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). The Protective Force safeguards national security assets, government property, and personnel, and operates the Security Operations Center as PNNL’s central point for security monitoring, incident reporting, and response.

The SO provides first aid and emergency response; conducts roving vehicle and foot patrols; responds to alarms (unarmed); and performs facility checks and inspections. The SO serves as the single point of contact in the Security Operations Center for all PNNL emergencies, providing timely support, coordinating dispatch, and triaging safety and security events. The SO may also oversee daily shift operations and personnel, including activities at designated Protective Force posts.

• High school diploma/GED or higher

• Prior military or law enforcement experience.
• Previously held U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) L or Q clearance, or U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret or Top Secret (S/TS) clearance.
• Prior experience as a 9-1-1 dispatcher or in a high-volume call center.

• This position does require shift work, applicants must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• This position also requires applicants to be able to perform and pass the DOE and PNNL Protective Forces Training Program to include weaponless self defense training.
• Work involving hazardous chemicals and…