Armed Security Officer

04-09-2024 Perform as a team member on assigned security team demonstrating teamwork and cooperation. Maintain a working knowledge and understanding of plant and security procedures, contingency plans and NRC requirements as pertains to Armed Security duties.

• Perform security duties related to access control of controlled area, entrance gate duties, protected and vital area access control, personnel search, vehicle search, escort duties, compensatory measures, monitor watch, operability testing of security equipment, and other related security duties, in accordance with applicable procedures.
• Maintain operability of security and contingency equipment.
• Maintain operability and working knowledge of weapons and other related equipment.
• Investigate and report actual or suspected violations of plant security procedures and rules or abnormal conditions and irregularities. Respond to alarms and assess response team situations and take compensatory measures when applicable.
• Maintain required logs and documentation.
• Assist in the testing of security barriers and systems to ensure operability to meet plant and NRC requirements of security related equipment.

• High school diploma/GED.

• At least one (1) year experience in military, law enforcement or security
• OR two (2) years of nuclear industry experience where work is performed within the Protected Area.

• Must meet 21 years of age minimum requirement in accordance with State Security Guard Licensing for Armed Officers and 10CFR73, App B requirements.
• Must meet all assigned requirements of the Cook Nuclear Plant’s Physical Security Plan, Training and Qualification Plan, approved site procedures and/or State requirements.
• Must meet the general criteria for security personnel as outlined in 10CFR, Part 73, Appendix B as specified in the Cook Nuclear Plant Security Plan and Training and Qualification Plan.
• Must pass medical and psychological exam and pass a physical agility test.
• Work safely in a nuclear, industrial and radiological environment.
• Report to work for various shifts, days of the week, weekends, holidays, various hours and be available on short notice.

• Carry assigned duty gear and contingency gear as needed. (Up to 50lbs at a time)
• Able to walk, run, climb stairs and ladders.
• Able to work in or respond to various stressful threatening adverse conditions.
• Able to qualify on and wear a respirator.
• Able to work in various weather conditions.

N006-850 $24.68-28.20 USD It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of the employer‐employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we must record certain information to be made part of an Affirmative Action Plan. Applicants for employment may also be invited to participate in the Affirmative Action Program by self-identifying their Race or Ethnic Identity.