Nuclear Security Officer -Plant Hatch
NUCLEAR SECURITY OFFICER - PLANT HATCH, BAXLEY, GA
As an armed Nuclear Security Officer (NSO) at Plant Hatch near Vidalia, Georgia you will be part of a well-trained Security organization charged with ensuring safety of personnel and nuclear reactor systems. The high security environment requires an elevated standard of mental and physical readiness in order to successfully deter and defeat the "Design Basis Threat (DBT)."
Summary of Position Duties:
The Nuclear Security Officer (NSO) reports to the Shift Lieutenant and supports daily shift activities which maintain site physical security. The responsibilities of the NSO include the following activities.
Continuous focus on SAFETY
Main gate and protected area access control
Vehicle search and escort
Personnel screening and search
Protected area and vital area patrols
Armed tactical contingency response
Rifle live-fire training
Annual testing and re-qualification
Dependable VIGILANCE at all times, 24/7 Sentry-posts
Job Requirements:
Educational / Background / Experience Requirements:
High School diploma or GED
Two (2) years law enforcement, military, corrections facility, or armed security experience desired
Previous nuclear security experience, desired
Behavioral Attributes:
Actively engaged in SAFE WORK BEHAVIORS.
Prioritizes work of self and others to ensure schedules are met.
Incorporates other employees into decision-making when feasible, acting in a lead role to ensure quality decisions are made.
Considers financial implications of decisions and actions to ensure costs are controlled.
Communicates well both in writing and orally.
Holds self-accountable for superior results; respects the dignity of every individual; assumes personal responsibility for individual and corporate success.
Technical Requirements
Current knowledge of security technology
Basic computer skills
Experience in dealing with regulations and procedures
Essential Physical / Mental Requirements
- Must meet and maintain Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) requirements of physical fitness including normal weight, as evidenced by Southern Nuclear's current standard for acceptable Body Mass Index ratio/waist circumference. (See below for standard guideline; see the website address below for guidance in determining BMI).
Body Mass Index < 32 (male) / <30 (female)
-OR-
Waist <42" (male) / <36" (female)
Dept. of Health & Human Services, National Institutes of Health (NIH) Website:
Calculate your BMI - Standard BMI Calculator
Must be able to maintain Southern Nuclear's current standard for NSO physical fitness and work in an active and rigorous environment.
Interpersonal skills / perform in team setting.
Respirator qualifiable
Firearms skills; rifle and handgun
Physical requirements: see, hear, speak, stand, walk, run, climb, heavy lifting, push, pull, bend, stoop, squat
Physical strength & dexterity
Ability to work in temperature extremes
Problem solving skills
Organizational skills
Analytical skills
Ability to comprehend & implement detailed regulatory requirements
Oral and written communication skills
Ability to work in radiological controlled areas
Available to work callout (overtime)
Mentally and physically fit-for-duty
NRC Medical Qualified for Security Officers per 10 CFR 73 appendix B
Other Requirements
Overtime should be expected; normal range is 10 to 20%.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Successful completion of onsite physical abilities test.
Selection process may require up to 5 separate visits to the facility to complete all criteria.
Successfully meeting background screening and NRC Fitness for Duty requirements.
Employees of Southern Company and Southern Nuclear exemplify Southern Company Values, which are actions and behaviors that are modeled in their everyday work-life. Candidates for employment are also expected to exhibit these attributes. What we seek are individuals who exhibit:
Safety First - We actively care about the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and communities. Safely approaching every job, every day, always comes first.
Intentional Inclusion – We are One Team, working to foster a culture of belonging and ensuring our diverse team feels valued. Investing in an equitable culture benefits employees, customers, communities, and shareholders.
Act with integrity – We act with honesty, respect, and fairness, demonstrating trustworthiness in all we do. We are true to our word and follow through on our commitments.
Superior Performance – We keep customers at the center of everything we do, with a focus on continuous improvement. We provide exceptional service, delivering innovative solutions that benefit our customers, communities, investors, and the environment.
Southern Nuclear , a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), is a leader among the nation’s nuclear energy facility operators and an innovator in advanced nuclear technologies. Southern Nuclear is an essential part of Southern Company’s energy portfolio, operating over 8,200 MW across eight nuclear energy units in Alabama and Georgia at the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant near Dothan, Ala., the Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant near Baxley, Ga., and the Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant near Waynesboro, Ga.
The company recently achieved commercial operation on Vogtle Units 3&4, representing an historic achievement for the nuclear industry and the country. Vogtle Units 3&4 are the first new nuclear units to reach commercial operation and be built in the United States in the last three decades. Southern Nuclear is a recognized leader in the industry in nuclear and fuel innovation, having been the first to deploy Accident Tolerant Fuels and winning over 10 consecutive Top Innovative Practice (TIP) Awards and eight EPRI awards.
For more than 40 years, Southern Nuclear has operated nuclear energy facilities at the highest levels of safety and reliability, generating carbon-free electricity for millions of homes and businesses. The company’s headquarters is in Birmingham, Ala.
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Job Identification: 8466
Job Category: Security
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Nuclear