Security Police Officer I
Security Police Officer I
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Job Description
Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to employee success and we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Review more information at BNL Benefits Program
Organization Overview
The mission of the Laboratory Protection Division (LP) is to serve and protect the Laboratory population by providing response services and technical expertise allowing world class science to occur in a safe and secure environment. The Police Group within LP protects classified matter special nuclear materials hazardous materials and property against theft diversion or destruction. It is responsible for Laboratory entry and access controls intrusion detection alarm assessment response services for police security emergencies and crisis management support.
Position Description
The Laboratory Protection Division (LP) currently has a full-time opportunity for aSecurity Police Officer. A Security Police Officer serves to protect Department of Energy (DOE) security interests from theft and other hostile acts that may cause adverse impacts on national security or the health and safety of the public and to protect life and property. Requirements include but are not limited to: knowledge and proficiency in the use and care of all assigned weapons the ability to operate all assigned communication equipment and proficiency in the use of accepted communication terminology knowledge of and the ability to apply site and facility policies and procedures as well as knowledge of federal granted applicable authorities. Must be knowledgeable of and able to apply DOE policy on the use of deadly physical force and limited arrest authority and possess familiarity with post and patrol operations investigation procedures and the use of tactical skills necessary to engage and neutralize armed/unarmed adversaries. Must meet the medical and physical fitness standards and fulfill requirements and standards according to DOE orders. You must possess a valid drivers license and the ability to operate all assigned vehicles.
This position reports to the Police Captain. The Police Group provides security for Brookhaven National Laboratory 24 hours per day/7 days per week therefore the Security Police Officer will be required to work weekends and holidays.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct armed stationery foot and/or vehicle patrol (interior and/or exterior).
- Control access and/or egress of personnel materials and vehicles.
- Deter criminal activity misconduct and safety violations.
- Operate emergency vehicles.
- Manage multiple tasks and to be flexible in changing priorities.
- Maintain composure and operate effectively under high stress situations.
- Operate assigned communication equipment and use accepted communication terminology
- Utilize computerized record systems.
- Successfully apply conflict management techniques.
- Deal courteously but firmly with people having diverse social and cultural backgrounds and languages.
The above list of duties is not all inclusive of every duty performed by this position but does include the major elements in the job
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- An associates degree in criminal justice or social sciences/psychology plus three (3) yearsrelated work experience in such as county state or federal law enforcement; military police/infantry experience or armed security: OR
- A bachelors degree in criminal justice plus two (2) years related work of experience in county state or federal law enforcement or military police/infantry or armed security: OR
- In lieu of an associates degree in criminal justice or social sciences/psychology requires aminimum of four (4) years experience in county state or federal law enforcement; or military police/infantry or armed security.
- Knowledge and proficient in the use and care of weapons.
- Ability to operate communication equipment and proficiency in accepted communication terminology.
- Possess familiarity with post and patrol operations investigation procedures and the use of tactical skills necessary to engage and neutralize armed/unarmed adversaries.
- Excellent communication skills:verbal and written.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply conflict management techniques.
- Ability to deal courteously but firmly with people having diverse social and cultural backgrounds and languages.
- Possess a valid drivers license.
- Applicants must be willing and able to work overtime and to work any shift.
- Successful completion of the U.S. Department of Energy Basic Security Police Officer Training course. May require travel to offsite training facilities.
- Security clearance requirements:
- Must undergo and receive a favorable disposition in a preliminary background investigation (criminal credit prior employment etc.); Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy Q-level security clearance which requires that you: be a US citizen; have no felony convictions or other serious offenses; have an honorable discharge from military and a good credit history. Obtaining and maintaining a security clearance is a condition of employment.
Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
After all requirements in the above section are met the following experience will be considered in our overall qualification evaluation:
- Experience with the Incident Command System.
- Knowledge of basic computer skills.
Environmental Health and Safety Requirements:
- Medical/physical requirements: Successfully pass a pre-employment medical examination according to 10 CFR 1046 standards (including drug/alcohol screening) and a psychological examination. Successfully pass a physical fitness test which includes a 1/2 mile run in 4 minutes 40 seconds and a 40 yards prone-to-running dash in 8.5 seconds. Passing the medical and psychological examination and physical fitness test is a condition of employment.
- In addition to successfully passing all pre-employment testing will require the successful completion/passing on anannualbasis of a medical and psychological examinationwill be subject to random drug screening and randomly selected to perform the physical fitness standard for qualification.
OTHER INFORMATION:
The successful applicant will be required to join the International Union Security Police and Fire Professionals of America (SPFPA) and its Local Union No. 648
The Labs placement policy is to select the best qualified candidate for an available position. With respect to Bargaining Unit positions candidates are considered in the following order: (1) present benefits-eligible employees within the department/division and/or appropriate bargaining unit with preference for those within the immediate work group; (2) present benefits-eligible employees within the Laboratory; and (3) outside Laboratory is committed to providing fair equitable and competitive compensation. The starting salary for this position is $34.37 per hour.
Brookhaven National Laboratory requires all non-badged personnel including visitors to produce a REAL-ID or REAL-ID compliant documentation to access Brookhaven National Laboratory view more information at This is due to nationwide identification requirements for federal site access as required by the federalREAL ID Act. Those not in possession of a REAL ID-compliant document will not be permitted to access the site which includes access to the Laboratory for interviews.
About Us
Brookhaven National Laboratory () delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nations future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries 37 R&D 100 Awards and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energys (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University. BSA salutes our veterans and active military members with careers that leverage the skills and unique experience they gained while serving our country learn more at BNL Opportunities for Veterans at Brookhaven National Laboratory.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Brookhaven Science Associates is an equal opportunity employer that values inclusion and diversity at our Lab. We are committed to ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age status as a veteran disability or any other federal state or local protected class. BSA takes affirmative action in support of its policy and to advance in employment individuals who are minorities women protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. *VEVRAA Federal Contractor
BSA employees are subject to restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation at the time of hire for review by Brookhaven. The full text of the Order may be found at: Experience:
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