What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Officer 2 position at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory?
Overview:
In addition to fulfilling Security Officer (SO) job functions, the Corporal position assists the Sergeant on their respective shifts during daily operations. In the absence of a Sergeant, the Corporal provides guidance for the Security Operations Center (SOC) and assigned SOs. During the Sergeants absence, Corporals are critical in ensuring the safety and security of PNNL staff, visitors, and facilities by initiating emergency response and management notifications as requested and outlined in operating procedures.
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Responsibilities:
Additional Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Note: Applicants will be considered ineligible for security clearance processing by the U.S. Department of Energy until non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for 12 months can be demonstrated.
This position requires the following:
At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, and flexible work schedules. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.
Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov.
Drug Free Workplace:
If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.
HSPD-12 PIV Credential Requirement:
The Protective Force Corporal position is a full-time position with variable and flexible hours. The incumbent must be able to work flexible hours and shift work that are conducive to a 24/7 security operation, as well as be receptive to being called into work with short notice. The Corporal position is an essential employee and is required to work their scheduled shift during all lab holidays, closures, releases and delays. This position reports to the Protective Force Program Manager and receives direction from the Protective Force Lieutenant and Shift Sergeant, as appropriate. The position requires professionalism, initiative, drive, rigor, and accountability.
In addition to fulfilling Security Officer (SO) job functions, the Corporal position assists the Sergeant on their respective shifts during daily operations. In the absence of a Sergeant, the Corporal provides guidance for the Security Operations Center (SOC) and assigned SOs. During the Sergeants absence, Corporals are critical in ensuring the safety and security of PNNL staff, visitors, and facilities by initiating emergency response and management notifications as requested and outlined in operating procedures.
Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance*, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, supplemental parental bonding leave**, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company funded pension plan* and may enroll in our 401k savings plan. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.
- Research Associates excluded.
**Once eligibility requirements are met.
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Responsibilities include:
- Deployment of management expectations; post deployment for alarm and public safety response, leading shift pass-on, providing input and recommendations for performance evaluations, documentation quality assurance, training, shift scheduling, and general oversight of SO staff.
- The position requires the incumbent to perform physical activities, do moderate lifting, climb stairs, remain standing and sitting for extended periods of time, maintain alertness throughout long shifts, and utilize sensory awareness (visual, auditory, olfactory, etc.) in the performance of duties.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Serve as the Corporal for assigned shifts.
- Perform all responsibilities, duties and tasks of a SO.
- Demonstrate familiarity and compliance with all policies and procedures.
- Oversee procedural implementation, ensure it is followed appropriately and safely.
- Direct and monitor shift operations in accordance with all guidelines.
- Ensure a thorough flow of information is transferred from shift to shift.
- Coordinate proper positioning of SOs to provide appropriate alarm, public safety response and shift turnover.
- Ensure the integrity of the data entered in the Daily Activity Log or Computer Aided Dispatching (CAD) system.
- Report to the Sergeant any SO who is routinely out of compliance with established standards or lacking successful adherence to performance indicators, such as, tardiness, sick leave, insubordination, poor attitude, time-card charges, failure to perform as expected, etc.
- Ensure SO’s and oncoming Sergeant and/or Corporal are fit for duty as defined in SAP 101.
- Provide training, as appropriate, to assigned SOs, ensuring all training requirements for responsible SOs are maintained.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma/GED and 4 years of relevant work experience -OR-
- AA or higher and 2 years of relevant work experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least one year of PNNL Security Officer experience.
- Associate Degree in Criminal Justice/Security field.
- Military and or Law Enforcement experience.
- Current Q clearance.
- DOE MIT 111 Basic Instructor Certified.
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.
Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Background Investigation: Applicants selected will be subject to a federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance 10 CFR 710, Appendix B.
Drug Testing: All Security Clearance positions are Testing Designated Positions, which means that the candidate selected is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP).
Note: Applicants will be considered ineligible for security clearance processing by the U.S. Department of Energy until non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for 12 months can be demonstrated.
This position requires the following:
- Valid state-issued driver's license
- Applicants must possess the mental, sensory, and motor skills, and be medically fit, as required to safely and effectively perform all normal and emergency response job duties.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment (and biennially thereafter) physical and psychological exam per 10 Code of Federal Regulation part 1046.
This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The candidate selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing for illegal drugs, including marijuana, consistent with the Controlled Substances Act and the PNNL Workplace Substance Abuse Program.
About PNNL:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!
At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, and flexible work schedules. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.
Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov.
PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.
If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.
In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.
