Posting TitleProtective Force Shift Supervisor

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LocationCO - Golden

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Position TypeRegular

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Hours Per Week40

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Working at NRELThe National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.

Join the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NREL 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 NREL, 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.

Learn about NREL’s critical objectives: NREL's Mission and Vision.

Job Description

A Protective Force Officer (PFO) is the most visible contributor within the NREL Community to detecting, deterring, and denying threats and hazards in support of a safe and supportive work environment. This position is located within the NREL Office Laboratory Protection (LP) Operations group. NREL is a free-flow campus with staff and visitors regularly checking in at our gates and buildings. Though non-armed, PFOs utilize de-escalation tactics to mitigate threats and ensure safety. PFOs respond to emergencies and incidents, and using a customer service approach, see them through to recovery and reconstitution of normal operations.  PFOs are an integral part of the NREL campus providing security and emergency preparedness protection services in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, Department of Energy (DOE) Orders, and contractual requirements.

The Protective Force Shift Supervisor provides shift leadership and management to a team of PFOs providing incident response as management of a variety of situations. We are looking for a supervisor to continue building a positive culture through leadership and integrity!

This position will support Shift 3 (Night) from 2300 to 0730. The supervisor provides leadership, operation control, mentorship, coaching, counseling and training for 5 assigned PFOs. Work schedule to be determined upon hire, may require work on nights, weekends and holidays.

Key tasks and areas of responsibility include:

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.Provide positive interactions and build good working relationships with staff, management, visitors, and partners.Perform functions related to security, emergency preparedness, and response on a day-to-day basis.Minimize impact, promptly report, and respond to security and emergency incidents in an efficient and professional manner.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 OLP document review and evaluation.Conduct vehicle and foot patrol activities to observe and report.Monitor and enforce NREL policies and procedures and DOE Orders.Complete daily activity, occurrence, and incident reports.Operate CCTV electronic surveillance security system.Follow Emergency Notification System (ENS) sheets to facilitate notification and internal/external response.

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 1046Pre-employment (background investigation, which may include Social Security trace, Sex Offender, Federal & State Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Record, Education Verification, and drug screen).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 Proof of a valid and current operator's license for a motor vehicle

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Basic QualificationsPrevious 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 QualificationsThe successful candidate must pass a preemployment background check and physical, including behavioral health.Applicants must provide proof of a valid and current license to operate a motor vehicle. Strong working, knowledge of effective leadership practices and ability to apply them to everyday situations.Prior experience in a security-related field such as criminal justice, military, homeland security, corrections, security, EMS, or behavioral health.Knowledge of legal and ethical management issues and practices.Prior supervisory experience (strongly preferred, not required).Ability to effectively train, lead, motivate, and appreciate personnel with diverse skills, work styles and values.Ability to use a variety of workplace technology.Strong understanding of security field of expertise.Strong task management and budgeting skills.Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication, problem-solving and negotiation skills.Ability to make appropriate decisions regarding day-to-day work activities.Promote and model ethical and professional interpersonal and business behaviors.

Preferred Qualifications

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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: $74,900 - $123,600

NREL 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 SummaryBenefits 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*. NREL 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 RequirementNREL 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

NREL 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 NREL, 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 NREL 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.

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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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