Security Police Sergeant

Company Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States' security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture that values individuals, talents, partnerships, ideas, experiences, and different perspectives, recognizing their importance to the continued success of the Laboratory's mission.

Pay Range

$35.04 - $59.13 Hourly (655.2)

This is the lowest to highest salary range in good faith we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Job Description

We have an opening for a Security Police Sergeant. Under general supervision, you will provide first-line supervision, training, and instruction to Security Police Officers (SPOs) that work under a collective bargaining agreement. You may be required to work either day or owl shift at either LLNL's Main Site or at Site 300. This position is in the Protective Force Division (PFD) within the Security Organization.

You will

• Supervise and direct SPOs, which includes personnel and performance management including ensuring SPO training is current; preparing performance appraisals, approving vacation requests, reviewing timecards to verify hours worked by SPOs and appropriate Project and Task codes, and authorizing corrections.
• Supervise all shift operations including, but not limited to, roll call and fit-for-duty determination, access control, alarm response, calls for service, unusual occurrences on site, emergency response, and limited scope performance testing.
• Supervise uniform, vehicle and work area inspections to identify potential unsafe conditions and provide resolutions, ensure environmental, safety and health standard compliance, and investigate complaints from customers and recommend appropriate course of action.
• Develop staff schedules to ensure staffing requirements are met; summon off-duty support when staffing shortages occur.
• Review Department of Energy (DOE)/LLNL/Security Organization/PFD orders, policies and procedures, Security Police Officers' Association collective bargaining agreement and work rules to keep abreast of ever-changing requirements to ensure subordinate employees meet these requirements.
• Oversee loading/unloading of firearms to ensure procedures are adhered to and safety requirements are met.
• Initiate, prepare and review various reports, documents, rosters, auditable records, and correspondence.
• Respond to Laboratory-wide emergencies and provide incident command to ensure safety and security of SPOs and Laboratory employees; brief and supervise SPO assessment teams; brief outside law enforcement agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.

• Associate's degree in a security-related field or equivalent levels of related education and experience in security, military, or law enforcement.
• Ability to successfully complete the DOE Basic Security Police Officer Training certification; ability to successfully complete and maintain the DOE Basic Readiness Standard, a comprehensive medical exam including a multi-state cardiovascular assessment and psychological evaluation and the National Training Center Tactical Response Force-1 (TRF-100); ability to maintain all mandated medical, physical fitness, firearms and training requirements/qualifications, under the general guidelines of Federal regulations and DOE orders; ability to complete Basic Instructor Training course.
• Broad knowledge of protective force security operations, policies and procedures, and the application of individual and small team tactics.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills with experience identifying and researching alternatives or solutions to obstacles.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills necessary to supervise and effectively present information in both written and oral formats; effective team building, motivational and organization skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and the ability to handle sensitive issues with tact, discretion, and maturity required that demonstrate an ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and to apply mature judgment when dealing with routine and non-routine personnel issues.
• Effective team building, motivational, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of and experience with individual and small team tactics.
• Proficient with computers, including Microsoft Office applications. Proficiency with personal computers including word processing, database and spreadsheet applications, and experience with the MS Office suite.

Qualification We Desire

• Working knowledge of protective force security operations, DOE orders and Federal regulations as they apply to a contractor protective force.

Additional Information

#LI-Onsite

Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2025 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Our values - visit https://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values

Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Wireless and Medical Devices

Per the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile device in your possession. This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.

If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.

Pre-Placement Medical Exam

A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required.

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