Advanced Security Specialist

Talen Energy; Berwick (Columbia County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Advanced Security Specialist at Talen Energy supports security operations at the Susquehanna facility, collaborating with supervision and SMEs to ensure protection of people and assets.

Key duties include maintaining security systems, managing SGI custody, updating Physical Security Plans, participating in CAP investigations, and coordinating with Security Shift Supervisors to implement safety-security interfaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field or 5+ years security experience.
• At least 3 years of security experience at Specialist level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance security systems and equipment.
• Support SGI Custodian duties and lock-and-key program.
• Update site Physical Security Plans and review procedures for improvements.
• Coordinate with Security Shift Supervisors and attend meetings.
• Lead or assist CAP investigations and track corrective actions.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Teamwork

Industry Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice

Job description

The Advanced Security Specialist is responsible for moderately complex security activities and functions to ensure that Security has the necessary support in order to provide a high level of protection for Susquehanna SES. This position works with regular guidance in own area of knowledge, conferring with supervision or other subject matter experts on unusual problems.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for the maintenance and enhancements of security systems and equipment.
• Responsible for the implementation and control of the security lock and key program and act as the Safeguards Information (SGI) Custodian.
• Maintain the site Physical Security Plans.
• Serve as interface for Susquehanna Steam Electric Station (SSES) Work Management System.
• Responsible to support implementation of the safety-security interface program.
• Assist in the development of work plans and supporting budgets to implement assigned programs.
• Responsible to monitor any security related projects with the site.
• Review procedures, instructions and post orders for content or process enhancements.
• Attend T-week, project meetings and daily station meetings.
• Coordinate manpower with Security Shift Supervisors.
• Review initiated Condition Reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Assess effectiveness of corrective or remedial actions as part of the Corrective Action Program (CAP).
• Assist in the development of corrective actions to address identified areas for improvement.
• Responsible for the tracking and monitoring of security incidents.
• Serve as a member of the Cyber Security Assessment Team.
• Assign on conduct investigations for human performance issues or other events.
• Conduct industry benchmarking and self-assessments and participate in industry working groups.
• Perform CAP Resolution Significance Level (RSL) 2 and above investigations and lead Human Performance SEPTAs.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field; or a minimum of five (5) years security experience, which can be substituted for educational background.
• Three (3) years experience working in the designated security discipline at the Security Specialist level or higher.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable codes and standards as related to the security requirements for a nuclear power plant.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with individuals at all levels of the organization.

Talen is a leading independent power producer and energy infrastructure company dedicated to powering the future. We own, operate, and optimize high-quality power infrastructure across the United States. Our generation portfolio includes 15 generation locations capable of producing approximately 15.6 GW of power. Talen's fleet generates electricity using a diverse mix of fuels, ranging from zero-carbon nuclear energy - including the Susquehanna nuclear facility - to natural gas, coal, and oil. We produce and sell electricity, capacity, and ancillary services into wholesale power markets across the United States, with generation assets located in key power markets. Our team is committed to generating power safely and reliably and delivering the most value per megawatt produced. Talen is also powering the digital infrastructure revolution. We are well-positioned to capture this growing industry, as artificial intelligence data centers increasingly demand more reliable, clean power. We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace, and a strong commitment to innovation, teamwork, and integrity. Talen is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Talen Energy is committed to providing a safe, drug and alcohol-free workplace. Consistent with applicable law and any collective bargaining agreements, positions may be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Talen Energy is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, perceived disability, or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law.

For more information visit www.talenenergy.com.