Protective Security Officer — SOC & Field Patrols

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Telehealth care options

Mental health benefits

Wellness coaching

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Travel insurance

Tuition assistance

Relocation

Backup childcare

Legal benefits

Parental bonding leave

Adoption assistance

Fertility support

Pension plan

401(k) plan with company match

Vacation time

Job summary

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) seeks a Security Officer 1 to join the Protective Force as part of the Safeguards & Security group within the Operational Systems Directorate. The role supports national security assets and executes monitoring, incident reporting, and response from the Security Operations Center.

Responsibilities include first aid, patrols, alarm responses, and facility checks, with potential shift supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; higher education may be preferred.
• Prior military or law enforcement experience.
• DOE L or Q clearance, or DoD S/TS clearance.
• Prior experience as a 9-1-1 dispatcher or in a high-volume call center.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid and emergency response; conduct roving vehicle and foot patrols; respond to alarms (unarmed); perform facility checks and inspections.
• Serve as the single point of contact in the Security Operations Center for all PNNL emergencies, coordinating dispatch and triaging safety and security events.
• Oversee daily shift operations and personnel at Protective Force posts when required.

Education

High school diploma/GED or higher

Job description

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) seeks a Security Officer 1 to join the Protective Force as part of the Safeguards & Security group within the Operational Systems Directorate. The role supports national security assets and executes monitoring, incident reporting, and response from the Security Operations Center.

Responsibilities include first aid, patrols, alarm responses, and facility checks, with potential shift supervision.