Armed Security Officer

AEP; Michigan; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Security Team Member, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining safety and security within a nuclear environment. This position involves performing essential security duties, including access control and monitoring, while ensuring compliance with plant and NRC requirements. You will be part of a dedicated team, responding to alarms and investigating potential security violations. The role demands physical agility and the ability to work various shifts, ensuring a secure environment for all. If you are ready to contribute to a vital mission, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Generous Time Off

Educational Opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in military, law enforcement, or security.
• Ability to work in a nuclear, industrial, and radiological environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform security duties related to access control and personnel searches.
• Investigate and report violations of plant security procedures.
• Maintain operability of security and contingency equipment.

Skills

Security Procedures Knowledge

Teamwork

Investigative Skills

Physical Agility

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Summary

Perform as a team member on assigned security team demonstrating teamwork and cooperation. Maintain a working knowledge and understanding of plant and security procedures, contingency plans, and NRC requirements as pertains to armed security duties.

Job Description

1. Perform security duties related to access control of controlled area, entrance gate duties, protected and vital area access control, personnel search, vehicle search, escort duties, compensatory measures, monitor watch, operability testing of security equipment, and other related security duties, in accordance with applicable procedures.
2. Maintain operability of security and contingency equipment.
3. Maintain operability and working knowledge of weapons and other related equipment.
4. Investigate and report actual or suspected violations of plant security procedures and rules or abnormal conditions and irregularities. Respond to alarms and assess response team situations and take compensatory measures when applicable.
5. Maintain required logs and documentation.
6. Assist in the testing of security barriers and systems to ensure operability to meet plant and NRC requirements of security related equipment.

Minimum Requirements

Education:

• High school diploma/GED.

Work Experience:

• At least 1 year experience in military, law enforcement or security, or 2 years of nuclear industry experience within the Protected Area.

Other Requirements

• Must meet 21 years of age minimum requirement in accordance with State Security Guard Licensing for Armed Officers and 10CFR73, App B requirements.
• Must meet all requirements of the Cook Nuclear Plant’s Security Plans and applicable regulations.
• Must pass medical, psychological, and physical agility tests.
• Work safely in a nuclear, industrial, and radiological environment.
• Availability to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays, on short notice.

Physical Demands

• Carry duty gear and contingency gear (up to 50 lbs).
• Walk, run, climb stairs and ladders.
• Respond to stressful and adverse conditions.
• Qualify and wear a respirator.
• Work in various weather conditions.

Residency Requirement: Must establish and maintain a permanent residence within a 45-minute drive to the D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant.

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Compensation

Grade: N006-850

Range: $25.93 - $29.63 USD

Physical demand level is classified as Heavy Work, requiring exertion of 50-100 lbs. occasionally, and/or 25-50 lbs. frequently, with physical demands exceeding Medium Work.

American Electric Power (AEP) is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or other protected characteristics.

AEP offers competitive pay, generous time off, and educational opportunities to support career development.