Security Specialist - Illicit Material Interdiction (NWS 00885)

Job Title:

Security Specialist

• Illicit Material Interdiction (NWS 00885) North Wind Services is actively seeking individuals who can contribute to national security within the science, technology, and engineering fields as part of our supplemental labor team at vital federal research and development installations supporting the Department of Energy.

NWS has an established history of contributing to the success of their customer's mission. Available employment opportunities may range from administrative and logistical support to advanced technical positions. Qualified applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy. Successful candidates will be employees of NWS, a premier government contractor charged with employing highly motivated and well-qualified personnel who can advance the missions of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA. Though employed by NWS, the employee will take day-to-day direction from technical personnel employed directly by the research laboratories. Pay, benefits, Human Resource, and Employment Management functions are provided by NWS. The Global Security Directorate has an opening in the Nuclear Threat Reduction Division for a Security Specialist with an expertise in law enforcement tactics and processes for hazardous material screening. The successful candidate should have experience with explosive ordnance disposal, and the interdiction of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) components to support work enabling government agencies to detect and intercept illicit material associated with nuclear, radiological, chemical, and biological threats. The successful candidate will support the Adversary and Interdiction Methods (AIM) program; a component of the Global Material Security (GMS) program in Global Security's Nuclear Threat Reduction Program (N). These positions will integrate into joint LLNL subject matter expert teams to provide firsthand experience with the interface between state and local law enforcement and Federal WMD adjudication and response systems. Essential Duties

• Provide expertise and creative solutions to LLNL scientists and managers to address sponsor needs during preparation for upcoming large public events which require enhanced security due to global significance, i.e., FIFA World Cup and the Olympic games.
• Provide expertise as a member of an interdisciplinary team, along with LLNL managers, to support a composite team of government and contracted experts addressing complex, often broadly defined, facets of WMD interdiction tailored to specific levels of state, local, tribal, territorial, and federal government jurisdictions.
• Help inform, design, plan, and conduct realistic exercises to facilitate the training of an array of state, local, and Federal staff to screen for and detect potential WMD threats.
• Document planning, logistics, and event details as well as capture observations and insights in after-action reporting.
• Provide expertise to LLNL scientists and managers on Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) requirements linked to exercises and training in the mission of countering weapons of mass destruction related to LLNL tasks and deliverables.
• Support the creation, review, and finalization of various exercise-specific HSEEP documents.
• Maintain high quality standards for tasks and deliverables; especially while under pressure or under less-than-ideal conditions.
• Maintain required security and discretion in classified environments
• Perform additional job duties as assigned. Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience, in a field relevant to law enforcement and the interdiction of illicit technical threats.
• At least ten years of firsthand experience as law enforcement with at least five years in the WMD interdiction mission space.
• Extensive firsthand experience supporting the Federal WMD adjudication and response system, e.g., programs run by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the National Nuclear Security Administration.
• Formal training in explosive ordnance disposal.
• Experience with technical equipment or methods for detecting and identifying signatures linked to potential WMD threats.
• Knowledge and experience supporting the requirements of the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program.
• Skilled at explaining complex technical concepts to non-expert audiences, both verbally and in writing.

Special Requirements Pre-Placement Medical Exam:

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

Pre-employment drug test:

External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to pass a post offer, pre-employment drug test.

Anticipated Government Clearance Level:

P (position will be cleared to this level). The selected applicants will be subject to a federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matters. In addition, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold multiple citizenships (U.S. and another country), you may be required to renounce your non-U.S. citizenship before a DOE L or Q clearance will be processed/granted. North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave, and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline 1-208-528-8714 for assistance. North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.