Protective Force 1st Lieutenant

SIMCO, LLC; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 77,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

4-day workweeks

Relocation assistance

Shuttle service

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

On-site fitness center

Life insurance

Pension/401(k)

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, LLC (SIMCO) is seeking a Protective Force 1st Lieutenant in Carlsbad, NM. The role oversees a Security Police Officer team at the WIPP site, ensuring compliance with DOE orders and performing incident investigations, patrols, and access control.

The position requires a security-focused background with the ability to lead during emergencies, coordinate with first responders, and maintain necessary qualifications and Q clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrate effective oral, analytical, written, and communications skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and MS Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor Security Police Officer team at a Category 3 nuclear facility.
• Lead response to emergencies and crisis situations, including Use of Force tactics.
• Investigate security-related incidents and interview witnesses; prepare detailed security incident reports.
• Conduct/supervise vehicle and foot patrols; control access and verify identification.
• Operate government vehicles and security systems; maintain concise daily administrative documentation.
• Obtain and maintain SPO qualifications and Q clearance; support nuclear safety culture.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Security operations awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree + 4 years experience

High School Diploma or Equivalency + 8 years experience

Tools

MS Office

MS Outlook

Job description

Protective Force 1st Lieutenant

Be part of the nation’s only repository for the disposal of nuclear waste known as Transuranic (TRU) waste. Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, LLC (SIMCO), managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is currently seeking a qualified individual to serve as a Protective Force 1st Lieutenant and join our team located in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the supervising, developing, mentoring, and teaching of a Security Police Officer Team at a Category 3 nuclear facility in compliance with DOE Order 473.7, Protection Program Operations, and other applicable regulations. Must be able to supervise and manage the Security Operations independently during times of limited staffing. Must be able to lead Security Police Officer response to emergency and crisis situations to include Use of Force tactics to defuse security related threats. Must be willing to be on-call, respond to security and non-security related incidents, interface and coordinate with other first-responders. Investigate security-related incidents and interview witnesses, reporting persons, and victims, and complete detailed Security Incident Reports. Must be willing to conduct/supervise vehicle and foot patrols and detect unusual activities; control vehicle and pedestrian traffic and restrict access to those without proper identification and access authorization; operate government vehicles, communications equipment, camera systems, and other special purpose security equipment and systems; enforce standards of conduct and adherence to laws, orders, and regulations; ensure that daily administrative documentation is kept concise and complete at all times; maintain all daily assigned equipment in functional and presentable condition; and/or other duties as assigned by the supervisor/manager. Understand and embrace nuclear safety culture principles. Obtain/maintain SPO qualifications and Q clearance.

Minimum Requirements

These requirements must be met to be considered for this posting. Uploaded resumes and completed applications are the means of determination. Applicants are encouraged to provide a cover letter that addresses each of the minimum requirements and as many of the desired skills as applicable to their expertise.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, or
• Associate’s degree with four (4) years of experience, or
• High School Diploma or Equivalency with eight (8) years of experience is required.
• Must be able to demonstrate effective oral, analytical, written, and communications skills.
• Must have practical experience and be proficient in software applications such as MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and MS Outlook.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without SIMCO visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the WIPP Site (even if teleworking, must still be able to comply with security requirements to obtain a badge).
• Non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concerns—including sensitive countries, state sponsors of terrorism, countries of risk, and other designated countries –are subject to additional security requirements that limit site access.

Preferred Requirements

• Previous experience as a Security Police Officer at WIPP
• Active security clearance

Salary Range

$76,663 to $133,850 per year. Exempt grade level(s) 29-31. The specific salary offered to a candidate will be influenced by a variety of factors, particularly the candidate’s relevant experience and education.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental and vision insurance:
  • Coverage on date of hire
  • Surgical concierge service
  • EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• Modern work arrangements to include 4-day workweeks (four 10-hour days)*
• Relocation assistance*
• Shuttle commuter service from the local areas
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement program
• On-site fitness center and other wellness support including some public gym membership reductions
• Company paid short term disability
• Company paid life insurance (1x annual salary)
• Pension plan that provides monthly annuity after retirement and 401(k) with .50 matching up to 6%
• Voluntary benefits of:
  • Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
  • Long-term disability program
  • Health and Flexible savings accounts
  • Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • These benefits vary by position.

Equal Opportunity

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

If you are an applicant with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability—or unable to use—the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact [phone] or email [e-mail] for assistance. Upon receipt of this information, we will respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.

Reviews, and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4, will be conducted by SIMCO and a background investigation by the Federal government may be required to obtain an access authorization prior to employment, and subsequent reinvestigations may be required.

Posting Duration: This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the posting date. SIMCO reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.