Security Police Officer III Lieutenant

Northern New Mexico Integrated Security (N2MIS), located in beautiful northern New Mexico, provides a professional, highly trained protective force that safely secures special nuclear material, people and other critical assets for Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration and the Los Alamos National Laboratory. Northern New Mexico Integrated Security is a subsidiary of Constellis.  For additional information regarding this position please contact Barbara Bechechi at bbachechi@lanl.gov or 505-665-8744.

The Security Police Officer III Lieutenant (SPO III Lt.) is an armed position responsible for ensuring the effective protection of special nuclear material (SNM), nuclear weapons, classified matter, nuclear facilities, and Department of Energy (DOE) security interests against theft, sabotage, and other hostile acts that could adversely affect national security, public health and safety, or life and property, as defined by applicable DOE orders, regulations, and 10 CFR 1047.

The SPO III Lt. is responsible for providing tactical leadership, supervision, and evaluation of assigned Protective Force (PF) personnel. The Lieutenant oversees personnel readiness, ensures compliance with orders and equipment accountability, and directs training exercises to ensure they are conducted safely and efficiently. The Lieutenant also ensures personnel are prepared to respond effectively to unusual and emergency situations.

All operations are conducted in accordance with Integrated Safety Management (ISM) and Integrated Safeguards and Security Management (ISSM) functions and principles.

A rigorous background investigation including criminal history check, credit check, pre-employment drug screening, physical and psychological examinations will be conducted.  Due to the armed nature of this position, applicants with convictions for domestic violence, who are the subject of a protective order, or have felony convictions will not be considered. 

• →Supervise the Firearms/Ammunition Issue Room (FAIR) to include safe loading and unloading of weapons, and accountability of firearms and ammunition.
• →Train new personnel in unfamiliar zones, identifying responsibilities, hazards and security requirements.
• →Interpret policies and regulations and instructs subordinates. Ensure assigned personnel are up to date on all General Security Orders, Post Orders, Supplemental Security Orders and procedures affecting daily operations and can perform their duties in a safe manner. 
• →Conduct random prohibited article inspections and process confiscated prohibited articles.
• →Provide assistance for emergency management of security and safety incidents at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).
• →Perform post checks twice each shift for all posts within the assigned area and inspects equipment at each assigned post for functionality and inventory discrepancies. Responsible for Class “A” shipments including meeting attendance, ensuring other field personnel who are assigned escort duties attend and understand the content of the meetings, then perform duties as assigned.
• →Perform the duties of Officer in Tactical Command and On-Scene Commander for emergency situations until relieved by the appropriate Incident Commander.
• →Conduct investigations on security and personnel issues.
• →Perform customer relations during the investigation of incidents involving and/or against LANL personnel and with local external agencies as necessary.
• →Coach and counsel subordinates, to include conflict resolution.
• →Support Force-on-Force (FoF) activities as directed.

Required Education and Experience:

• Work is performed onsite. Position is not remote.
• Associate’s degree from an accredited college/university or combination of academic training, military, security or law enforcement.
• At least one (1) year of Protective Force security experience with Department of Energy (DOE) armed security operations.
• Currently have, or be able to obtain and maintain, a Department of Energy (DOE) Q level security clearance. Obtaining this clearance requires US citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid unrestricted New Mexico driver’s license.
• Currently have, or be able to obtain and maintain, a DOE Tactical Response Force 1 (TRF-100) or Basic Security Police Officer Training (BSPOT) certification and the ability to complete site specific training programs, including Leadership Training, as outlined in DOE Order 473.2A and maintain proficiency.
• Currently have, or be able to obtain and maintain, all required certifications and qualifications for the position.
• Ability to meet, and maintain, the Advanced Readiness Standards as required under 10 CFR 1046 and DOE Order 473.2A., to include random drug and alcohol screens, and:
  • One mile run qualification in eight (8) minutes thirty (30) seconds or less.
  • Forty-yard (40) dash, from the prone position, in eight (8) seconds or less.
• Ability to qualify at, and maintain, a minimum score of 90% with all site-approved weapons on the DOE qualification course as set forth in 10 CFR 1046 and DOE Order 473.2A.
• Ability to successfully complete a DOE Tactical Response Force 2 (TRF-200) course and a Basic Tactical Entry Specialist Program (PFT-405).
• Demonstrated tactical leadership, oversight and supervisory skills and knowledge of security practices.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to convey information professionally and tactfully.
• Supervisory skills to include: planning, organizing, scheduling, team building, problem solving, conflict resolution and directing activities of assigned personnel.
• Shift work is required. Must be available to work extended hours including days, nights, weekends, holidays and assigned days off as needed.
• Must be able to work in remote and austere environments.
• Must be able to react and provide direction, leadership, and support under any type of emergency conditions.

Desired Education and Experience (Considered a Plus):

• Prior DOE SRT/SPO III or similar military or law enforcement supervisory experience.
• Department of Energy (DOE) SPO III certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in management or security related field.

Physical demands of this position may vary from situation to situation. Required fitness standards are contained in Title 10 CFR 1046. Physical work demands are considered medium work with lifting requirements up to 50 pounds. Must have visual acuity to make general observations of facilities or structures. May be subject to hazards including moving vehicles and firearms. Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching and bending throughout the workday. Required to be fitted for a respirator and use as necessary.

Northern New Mexico Integrated Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

Work is performed in an office and in the field in various conditions, including inclement weather. There is a possibility of being placed in life-threatening and adverse situations while protecting the safety of the public and national security.  May be stationed in remote locations. Work hours are 12-hour shifts, days or nights, including weekends and holidays.