Posting Title

Protective Force Shift Supervisor (Day Shift)

Location

CO - Golden

Position Type

Regular

Hours Per Week

Working at NLR

NLR is located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for energy systems research and development.

Join the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NLR stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future. Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions. Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth.

At NLR, you'll find a mission-driven environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities, multidisciplinary research teams, and strong collaborations with industry, academia, and other national laboratories. We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being.

Job Description

The Protective Force Shift Supervisor NLR will lead the activities of a team of Protective Force Officers, ensuring the safety and security of NLR’s workers, visitors, facilities, and the environment. The Supervisor will manage the operations of the NLR Protective Force’s Day Shift (From 0700 to 1530), ensuring all PF personnel are effectively trained, supported, and supervised while fostering a positive and professional culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide leadership to a shift of Protective Force Officers, including training, coaching, counseling, performance management, recognition, team building, conflict resolution, and scheduling.
Lead the team with an emphasis on building a positive work culture that includes professionalism, respect and open communication.
Write and review Incident Reports, Shift Reports, and other documents for accuracy in details, grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.
Work in conjunction with Mission Support staff to ensure a high level of communications between Operations and Mission Support.
Contribute and participate in Limited Scope Performance Testing, exercises and drill planning and execution.
Contribute to Laboratory Protection document review and evaluation.
Conduct vehicle and foot patrol activities to observe and report.
Monitor and enforce NLR policies and procedures, DOE requirements, and applicable Federal regulations.

Basic Qualifications

Previous supervisory experience may be required. Certification and/or degree in specified field is required. Knowledge of legal and ethical management issues and practices. Strong understanding of applicable field of expertise. Strong task management and budgeting skills. Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, problem-solving and negotiation skills. Demonstrated ability to make appropriate decisions regarding day-to-day work activities. Promotes and models ethical and professional interpersonal and business behaviors. Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, motivate and direct personnel with diverse skills, work styles and values.

* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

Additional Required Qualifications

Ability to obtain a credential in accordance with the requirements of Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12, including an additional National Agency Checks with Indices background investigation and fingerprinting
Applicants must provide proof of a valid and current license to operate a motor vehicle.
A high school diploma or equivalent.
A minimum of seven years of experience in security, safety, or emergency response.
Ability to effectively train, lead, motivate, and appreciate personnel with diverse skills, work styles, and values.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to make appropriate decisions regarding day-to-day work activities.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Strong multitasking, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to remain calm and effective in high-stress situations, exercise critical thinking and sound judgment, and prioritize emergent and non-emergent situations.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and the ability to learn and use specialized software.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in handling both emergency situations and day-to-day activities.
Able to execute assignments with limited supervision

Should an offer be made, employment is contingent upon medical evaluation and certification, as well as behavioral health screen, in accordance with the requirements of 10 CFR Part 1046.

Preferred Qualifications

· Strong working knowledge of effective leadership practices and ability to apply them to both emergent and non-emergent situations.

· Prior experience in a security-related field such as criminal justice, military, homeland security, corrections, or industrial security.

· Knowledge of legal and ethical management issues and practices.

· Prior supervisory experience.

· Working knowledge of DOE O 473.2A, Protective Force Operations and 10 CFR 1046, Medical, Physical Readiness, Training, and Access Authorization Standards for Protective Force Personnel.

Job Application Submission Window

The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.

Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)

Job Profile: Manager I / Annual Salary Range: $76,600 - $126,400

NLR takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Benefits Summary

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short*- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement*. NLR employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Limited-term positions are not eligible for long-term disability or tuition reimbursement.

* Based on eligibility rules

Badging Requirement

NLR is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation.

Drug Free Workplace

NLR is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.

If you are offered employment at NLR, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.

Submission Guidelines

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NLR you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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