Temporary Nuclear Security Officer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

PAY RATE:

This a bargaining unit position starting at $33.77 per hour with a step progression every 6 months until you reach the top pay rate of $52.15 per hour at24 months.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Must have high school diploma or GED

• Must be 21 years of age

• Possess a valid driver'slicense

• Pass a drug and alcohol test

• Pass all physical requirements including a psychological examination

• Be able to obtain and maintain unescorted access

Mandatory Job Requirements:

The following are representative examples of mandatory Nuclear Security Officer employment requirements:

• Work 12-hour rotating shifts, days and nights, including weekends and holidays.

• Carry weapons and are required to complete and pass periodic firearm testing.

• Maintain stringent fitness requirements and are required to complete and pass an annual fitness agility test.

• Complete and pass a yearly medical qualification examination.

• Obtain and maintain unescorted access.

• Be clean-shaven and meet grooming standards.

• Wear the uniform issued by Energy Northwest.

• Subject to random alcohol and drug testing.

• Subject to periodic background and credit screening.

• Must successfully complete ongoing classroom training, weapons training, and on-the-job training.

The following qualifications are desirable for the Nuclear Security Officer position:

Military or Security-related Work Experience

Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement Degree or Work Experience

Employment Background Investigation:

Energy Northwest Nuclear Security Officers are required to carry weapons; therefore, we will conduct a thorough background investigation, which will include fingerprinting sent to the FBI.

If you have been convicted of the misdemeanor crime of Domestic Violence, you will not be able to lawfully possess or receive firearms or ammunition for any purpose.

You must provide a 10-year work history with no gaps (must explain what you have been doing for the last 10 years).

This position is represented by United Steel Workers (USW Local 12-369).

No relocation assistance.

BENEFITS

Energy Northwest (EN) offers a highly competitive and substantial benefits package which allows employees (and their families) to enroll in medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Other voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring, and identity theft insurance. EN offers three retirement programs to qualifying employees including a matching 401(k) deferred compensation plan, the Washington State Pension Plan (PERS), a company-provided contribution into an HRA VEBA account each pay period, and a 457(b) savings plan. Employees will also accrue 160 hours of personal time per year and receive nine paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Other available compensation includes our annual At-Risk Compensation program and various monetary recognition programs, when approved. Stipends are available to qualifying positions, after incumbent successfully completes required training.

Posting closes at 11:59PM the day before the listedenddate.

The application process is completed in stages. Once you have applied, please watch your email and your Workday account notifications for required next steps in order to move forward in the process.

See below for approximate dates and locations for the application process. Candidates who move from one stage to the next will be specifically notified.

7/7 - 7/29APPLICATION AND SUBSEQUENT QUESTIONNAIRE COMPLETION.Once you have applied in Workday, selected candidates will receive a series of questionnaires to complete prior to moving to the next stage. Please watch your email and your Workday account notifications for these.

8/17 - 8/20COGNITIVE/PHYSICAL AGILITY TESTING AND INTERVIEWSwill be conducted.You will need to be available all day on one of these days for cognitive and physical agility testing, which will be conductedin personin Richland, WA. Interviews will be conducted directly aftersuccessful completion of the cognitive and physical agility tests.

The agility test is a Physical Performance Test, which consists of: 1. Sit Up--complete 22 sit-ups in 60 seconds; 2. Arm Lift--must achieve an average score of 50 lbs of force on 3 tries; 3. Leg Endurance--minimum standard is 88 revolutions within 60 seconds pedaling a preset bicycle; 4. Horizontal ladder coordination test. (Wear running shoes and comfortable clothing when participating in this test.)

8/24 - 8/28 CONTINGENT OFFERScontingent on your ability to successfully complete the remaining items of the pre-employment testing, which include medical evaluations.

NOTE:Please be aware that more candidates are receiving conditional offers of employment than there are positions available, since it is anticipated that some candidates may be unsuccessful in the final pre-employment testing and/or may choose to withdraw. If more candidates successfully complete the final pre-employment testing than there are positions available, final offers will be based upon an assessment of the candidates' performance throughout all phases of the selection process.

9/7 - 9/18 PHYSICALS

Medical Testing and Physicalsconsist of: 1. Fasting blood test; 2. Vision test to include intraocular eye pressure; 3. Hearing test; 4. EKG; 5. Pulmonary Function Test; 6. Urinalysis;7. Physical examination will be completed by a physician at Lourdes Occupational Health Center in Pasco, WA, unless a candidate is from out-of-area which will result in this being conducted near your residence if at all possible.

Due to the tight schedule,there is no flexibilityfor rescheduling physicals in the event of a "no-show." It is your responsibility to ensure you are available on the dates mentioned above. You will need to be available approximately 1.5 hours one of these days for this process.

9/21 - 9/24 TEMPORARY HIRE & PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING

NOTE:You will be paid during this period. Expect to be available 4-6 days during this timeframe.

Pre-employment testing will include Fitness for Duty (drug and alcohol testing), MMPI (Psychological evaluation and interview) and General Employee Training (computer-based testing).

9/24 - 9/28 FINAL OFFERS MADE

Final offers will be based upon an assessment of the candidates' performance throughout all phases of the selection process. A probationary period of 6 months will be conducted; this will determine your continued full-time employment.

10/12 EXPECTED FULL-TIME START DATE

Congratulations! You successfully completed all phases of the application/employment process. This will be your official start date of training. Benefits will be effective January 1, 2026.

If you have any questions, you may contact Energy Northwest:

• Megan Mittleider (509) 377-4763

• Anne Younes at (509) 372-5198