Job Description

Job Title: Nuclear Security Officer

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Operations, Inc.-EOI

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.

*There are (5) positions available for this job posting*

Purpose:

The nuclear security officer is responsible for maintaining the safety and security of a nuclear power plant or other nuclear facility. This includes monitoring access, conducting patrols, responding to alarms and incidents, and enforcing security protocols. The nuclear security officer plays a critical role in protecting the facility, its personnel, and the surrounding community from potential threats.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Control entry processing of all individuals into protected and vital areas of the plant by verifying identity and authorization to enter.
• Conduct personnel and vehicle searches that are required in accordance with plant security requirements.
• Respond to intrusion alarms as directed by the response team leader or as a security officer on patrol.
• Deter attempts by unauthorized persons seeking to gain entry into protected or vital areas of the plant.
• Make scheduled and unscheduled patrols of the owner-controlled, protected, and vital areas of the plant.
• Report all observed security and safety violations.
• Keep a record of patrols.
• Secure, protect, and assist at accidents, fires, and similar areas of the mishap until relieved.
• Perform as an armed escort for persons or vehicles as required by the Security Plan.
• Operate company vehicle(s).
• Conduct operational tests of intrusion detection and contraband detection equipment according to documented procedures.
• Must be able to work a rotating 12-hour shift which includes nights, days, holidays, and weekends.
• Must be able to respond and report to work during an emergency or other call-ins and work in adverse weather conditions.
• Sequestration events are subject occur in which prolonged stay at the facility may occur.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum education required for the position:

• High school diploma or GED

Minimum experience required for the position:

• Minimum of 21 years of age.
  • Desired Qualifications Commercial, military, or law enforcement security experience.

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position:

• Must meet requirements of NRC psychological testing regulations.
• Must satisfy all nuclear regulatory elements to obtain and maintain unescorted access.
• Have physical stamina for walking, climbing, etc., as required in Nuclear Regulatory Commission Regulations.
• Demonstrate ability to understand and effectively react to situations of adversity with people and resolve them with tact, diplomacy, and courtesy.
  • Desired Qualifications Technical understanding of nuclear generation principles and operation.

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position:

• Valid state driver's license and ability to meet company driving standards.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to comprehend and pass all tests in accordance with the Security Training and Qualification Plan.
• Must be able to obtain initial and maintain annual weapons qualifications (Safety, proficcency and Marksmanship)

Primary Location: Louisiana-St. Francisville Louisiana : St. Francisville
Job Function Nuclear
FLSA Status Nonexempt
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code RB - SPFPA Loc 707 - Security
Number of Openings 5
Req ID: 123541
Travel PercentageUp to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEI page, or see statements below.

EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.

Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Equal Opportunity

The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.