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Nebraska Public Power District

Finance Manager

Columbus, NE · Hybrid

$10.82K - $13.79K/mo

Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has an immediate opening for a Finance Manager located at Columbus General Office in Columbus , Nebraska. Candidate screening and selection processes will begin ...

Nebraska Public Power District

Finance Manager

Columbus, NE · On-site

$10.82K - $13.79K/mo

Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has an immediate opening for a Finance Manager located at Columbus General Office in Columbus , Nebraska. Candidate screening and selection processes will begin ...

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Armed Security Officer IV

Armed Security Officer IV

Nebraska Public Power District

Brownville, NE • On-site

$31.57 - $33.78/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has an immediate opening for a Armed Security Officer IV located at Cooper Nuclear Station in Brownville, Nebraska.  Position closes June 12, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time or until filled. 

Position Summary

The Armed Security Officer (ASO) IV is a newly hired Security Officer at Cooper Nuclear Station (CNS) training to become a fully qualified Security Officer. The ASO IV designation will remain in effect through the first 12 months of employment. The ASO IV will be fully qualified after initial training is complete. The remainder of the first 12 months will be used to demonstrate proficiency through classroom training, on-the-job training, Task Performance Evaluations, and security drills to provide protection of CNS facilities against external and internal threats. The ASO IV will utilize prescribed policies and procedures to implement the CNS Security Plan for the purpose of preventing radiological sabotage.

Education, Training and Experience

High school diploma or a GED is required.

Must be a minimum of 21 years of age and meet general criteria for security personnel requirements per 10 CFR Part 73 Appendix B. This includes Annual Security Officer requalification and fire arms requalification on a trimester frequency.

Licenses and/or Certifications

None

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Demonstrate mental alertness and the capability to exercise good judgment, implement instructions, assimilate assigned security tasks, and possess the acuity of senses and ability of expression sufficient to permit accurate communication by written, spoken, audible, visible, or other signals required by assigned job duties.

Demonstrate no emotional instability that would interfere with the effective performance of assigned security job duties.

Perform routine foot patrols and vehicle patrols as required.

Perform armed escort duties.

Perform routine duties while carrying a rifle.

Perform personnel, vehicle, and material searches as required by procedures, Training Qualification Plan, and Physical Security Plan.

Respond to alarm activations.

Perform compensatory and contingency duties in accordance with the Physical Security Plan.

Officers are expected to be at their workstation at their designated starting time and to adhere to the required working hours. Timely arrival at work is required to avoid disruption of shift turnover and to support the safe operations and licensing requirements for CNS.

Must be willing and able to work rotating shift schedule. This will include weekends, holidays, and back shifts.

Accountable for other duties as assigned.

May be assigned Team Safety Representative duties.

May be assigned to the Site Safety Team.

May be assigned Continuous Improvement Coordinator duties.

Core Competencies
Customer Focus
Employees & Teamwork/Diversity & Inclusion
Integrity/Excellence
Public Service/Environmental Stewardship
Safety

Salary Information - Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary range listed below, NPPD employees may also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation at a level above and beyond the stated salary range.  Successful applicants will be provided more information regarding the incentive program at the time of an interview.

Armed Security Officer IV, III                 non-exempt pay grade 8: $26.47 - $28.89

Armed Security Officer II, I                    non-exempt pay grade 9: $31.57 - $33.78

Travel Required: Up to 25% (With no or minimal overnight stays, less than 3 per month, typically within state of Nebraska)  Travel required may fluctuate by business need. This is an estimate and will be discussed further with candidates that receive an interview.

Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary and an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid medical, training opportunities and more.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Human Resources at Nebraska Public Power District.

Nebraska Public Power District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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