Armed Protective Security Officer (PSO) - Nuclear Facility
2/9/2026
The Protective Security Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of personnel, property, and visitors at a nuclear facility. Key duties include conducting patrols, processing visitors, and responding to emergencies.
Working Hours
40 hours/week
Company Size
201-500 employees
Language
English
Visa Sponsorship
No
Description
Position Summary
We are currently seeking a highly skilled Protective Security Officer to join our team. As a Protective Security Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of personnel, property, and visitors to assigned US Government Property. You will also be responsible for working in a Control Center as needed.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
· Protect personnel and property in a professional manner
· Meet and deal tactfully and politely with the general public and visitors
· Effectively and efficiently screen and process visitors
· Identify, report, delay or detain persons who violate rules and regulations
· Conduct internal and external roving foot patrols
· Control traffic
· Maintain an excellent detection rate on x-ray machines
· Detect and respond to alarms and emergencies
· Secure entrances and exits during emergencies
· Control keys and locks
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
· A minimum of two (2) years of security (armed) or law enforcement experience; or a minimum of two (2) years of honorable service as a member of any U.S. Armed Forces Component
· Received a High School Diploma from an accredited learning institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or as identified on a DD 214; or a minimum of 60 credit hours, in a related field, from an accredited learning institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
· Successful completion of a federal/state certified law enforcement education and training or police officer's standard training course that may result in a law enforcement appointment of commission
· Shall fluently speak, read, comprehend, and compose coherent written reports in English. Must be able to pass an English Language Assessment Test.
· Be a minimum of 21 years of age
Physical & Environmental Requirements
• Heavy work: Exerting heavy force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Must have visual and audio acuity to operate motor vehicle or heavy equipment, machines such as fire equipment and apparatuses, firearms and clearing barrels
• May be subject to outdoor conditions including extreme temperatures and weather
Training requirements
This position will require routine in-service training, in accordance with the guidance and direction of the Department of Homeland Security Federal Protective Service.
• 36-Hour FPS Basic/Refresher Training
• 32-Hour FPS Initial Weapons Training
• 16-Hour NWDTP Initial X-Ray Screening Training
• 8-Hour FPS Orientation Briefing
• CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification
Pay Rate
$39.44 per hour
Part- time
Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in the available medical, dental, and vision coverage plans. Trust also offers a 401K plan in addition to voluntary Life, Accident, Short-Term Disability and long-term disability coverages.
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