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Lieutenant (Supervisor), SPO BRS - Basic Readiness Standard

Nevada National Security Sites

Office

Mercury, NV, United States

Full Time

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Our MISSION is to help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services and by acting as environmental stewards to the Site’s Cold War legacy. Our VISION is to be the user site of choice for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation, with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the ground, and in the air. (See NNSS.gov for our unique capabilities.) Our 2,750+ professional, craft, and support employees are called upon to innovate, collaborate, and deliver on some of the more difficult nuclear security challenges facing the world today. In this environment, the best ideas need to be voiced and every opinion matters. As such, MSTS places great value on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and is committed to a diverse and equitable workforce, with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, and perspectives.

  • MSTS offers our full-time employees highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision; both a pension and a 401k; paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays; relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location); tuition assistance and reimbursement; and more.
  • MSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell), Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs), and HII Nuclear Inc.

Provides tactical leadership, supervision and evaluation of all assigned Protective Force personnel and ensures they function effectively in responding to unusual or emergency situations. Responsible for evaluating personnel and ensuring station orders are current, inspecting security stations, reviewing official reports and logs and for conducting surveys of security interest and facilities to assure compliance with requirements and contract obligations. Ensures that work is executed in accordance with Integrated Safety Management and Integrated Safeguards and Security Management functions and principles.

  • Functions as the NNSS and NLV Facility Shift Supervisor.
  • Responsible for all Protective Force (PF) tactical responses and day-to-day operations.
  • Accountable for all aspects of PF personnel management within assigned area, including but not limited to training, counseling, gathering required information for investigations of incidents and assisting with the security and safety management for emergency incidents at NNSS.
  • Manages the day-to-day activities, responsibilities, projects, and tasks to include evaluating performance.
  • Performs personnel and safety equipment checks, prepares Situation Reports, Investigation Reports, and makes notifications of reportable offenses or incidents.
  • Ensures posts are manned through implementation of a work schedule.
  • Provides daily operational support, participate, and assist in the management of the daily business and department operations.
  • Provides administrative oversight by reviewing and verifying reports, logs, and forms for accuracy.
  • Provides overall Command & Control of security forces at geographically dispersed locations.
  • Serves as the Zone Commander during security emergencies and participates in Force-on-Force (FOF) exercises.
  • Interprets policies and regulations and instructs subordinates.
  • Serves as Incident Command during security emergencies.
  • Evaluates Security Police Officers (SPOs) and ensures stations orders are current.
  • Deploys personnel during responses and execution of contingency plans.
  • Conducts investigations into security or personnel issues.
  • Associate degree or equivalent work experience, plus a minimum of four (4) years protective force or similar law enforcement/military experience.
  • Proficient knowledge following training of Federal and State Laws and Regulations, Department of Energy (DOE) Orders, Manuals, Guides, and Standards, NNSS/Nevada Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and MSTS policies, procedures, and orders as they relate to Protective Force services, Classified Matter and Operations Security.
  • Extensive knowledge of Security Incident Response Plan (SIRP) and Rules of Engagement (ROE).
  • Maintain successful participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP), NNSS Basic Supervisor certification, and Tactical Response Force 100 (TRF-100).
  • Must complete and maintain certification as a Basic Readiness Standard SPO (TRF-100, annual, semi-annual and quarterly recertification at the 70% requirement level).
  • Other qualifications and certifications may also include Basic Instructor Training.
  • Ability to meet Title 10 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1046 SPO I Basic Readiness requirements.
  • Ability to supervise others.
  • Ability to build and lead teams.
  • Ability to monitor and measure performance.
  • Ability to problem solve.
  • Knowledge of Basic Readiness security police officer requirements, to include mental alertness and reliable judgment.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions in English.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Must be physically fit and maintain physical fitness requirements.
  • Must be willing to work underground.
  • Must be willing and able to wear a respirator and pass a mask fit.
  • Able to manage working at multiple sites - the Nevada National Security Site (located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada) and the Losee Road facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Positions will require the ability to work day and night shifts ranging from 12 - 14 hours, Monday through Sunday, based on mission requirements. 
  • Pre-placement physical examination which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
  • Must possess a valid Driver’s License and be able to obtain a Nevada Driver’s License.

MSTS is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants offered employment with MSTS are also subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment. In addition, Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, at least 18 years of age. Reference DOE Order 472.2, “Personnel Security”. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Department of Energy Q Clearance (position will be cleared to this level) and Human Reliability Program (reference 10 CFR Part 712, “Human Reliability Program”) certification. Reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR Part 707.4, “Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at DOE Sites,” will be conducted. Applicant selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation, and subsequent reinvestigations, and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. Successful completion of a counterintelligence evaluation, which may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination, will be required. Reference 10 CFR Part 709, “Counterintelligence Evaluation Program.”

Eligibility Requirements – To obtain a clearance, an individual must be a U.S. citizen at least 18 years of age. Reference DOE Order 472.2, “Personnel Security.”

MSTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. MSTS is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

The hourly rate range for this position is $37.62 - $60.19.

Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.

Lieutenant (Supervisor), SPO BRS - Basic Readiness Standard

Office

Mercury, NV, United States

Full Time

August 14, 2025

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