Armed Security Officer

American Electric Power • Bridgman, MI • 5h ago

Job Posting End Date

12-23-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

Please note: Cook Nuclear Plant is currently recruiting 9-Armed Security Officers for our next class which will begin Mid-March.

Perform as a team member on assigned security team demonstrating teamwork and cooperation. Maintain a working knowledge and understanding of plant and security procedures, contingency plans and NRC requirements as pertains to armed security duties.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

Perform security duties related to access control of controlled area, entrance gate duties, protected and vital area access control, personnel search, vehicle search, escort duties, compensatory measures, monitor watch, operability testing of security equipment, and other related security duties, in accordance with applicable procedures.

Maintain operability of security and contingency equipment.

Maintain operability and working knowledge of weapons and other related equipment.

Investigate and report actual or suspected violations of plant security procedures and rules or abnormal conditions and irregularities. Respond to alarms and assess response team situations and take compensatory measures when applicable.

Maintain required logs and documentation.

Assist in the testing of security barriers and systems to ensure operability to meet plant and NRC requirements of security related equipment.

What We're Looking For:

Education:

High school diploma/GED.

Work Experience:

At least 1 year experience in military, law enforcement or security

OR 2 years of nuclear industry experience where work is performed within the Protected Area.

Other Requirements:

Must meet 21 years of age minimum requirement in accordance with State Security Guard Licensing for Armed Officers and 10CFR73, App B requirements.

Must meet all assigned requirements of the Cook Nuclear Plant's Physical Security Plan, Training and Qualification Plan, approved site procedures and/or State requirements.

Must pass medical and psychological exam, and pass a physical agility test.

Work safely in a nuclear, industrial and radiological environment.

Must meet the general criteria for security personnel as outlined in 10CFR, Part 73, Appendix B as specified in the Cook Nuclear Plant Security Plan and Training and Qualification Plan.

Report to work for various shifts, days of the week, weekends, holidays, various hours and be available on short notice.

Physical Demands:

Carry assigned duty gear and contingency gear as needed (up to 50 lbs. at a time).

Able to walk, run, climb stairs and ladders.

Able to work in or respond to various stressful threatening adverse conditions.

Able to qualify on and wear a respirator.

Able to work in various weather conditions.

Must establish and maintain a permanent residence within a 45-minute safe drive time to the D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant.

What You'll Get:

In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

The power of AEP comes from our valued team of unique employees...the best in the business! We're proud to be one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., powering over 5 million homes and businesses, spanning across 11 states. We're passionate about making an innovative difference in the communities we serve. We're powering the future - today!

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

N006-850

Compensation Range:

$26.06 - $29.78

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: H - Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10-20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

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