Access Control Officer

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

BWXT is currently seeking an Access Control Officer for its Advanced Technologies location in Lynchburg, VA!

BWXT is People Strong, Innovation Driven - be part of BWXT’s innovation hub. BWXT’s Advanced Technologies (AT) group researches, designs, and develops innovative new nuclear reactors, medical radioisotope production systems, and develops data science and advanced manufacturing techniques for leading-edge applications.

As an access control officer, one is responsible for monitoring and controlling access to various areas of the facility, ensuring only authorized personnel are allowed entry. This involves tasks such as checking IDs, conducting security screenings, and verifying work badges. In addition, ACO may be required to train new employees on alarm systems and visitor access procedures, as well as maintain and control access to different cleared locations in government contractor facilities. ACO will play a crucial role in assisting EH&S with emergency evacuation situations. 

If you are looking for a career where your experience is valued, innovative thinking is fostered, and barrier-free teamwork is embraced every day, then this opportunity is for you. The position will be in the Lynchburg, VA, Advanced Technologies office.

Job Description / Duties:

• Responsible for facility access and physical security, including conducting routine patrols and CCTV monitoring.
• Assist FSO with Investigating security incidents.
• Verify visitors have proper Identification required for access to certain areas of the facility.
• Sign visitors in and maintain visitor access log.
• Perform random foot patrol of the building to detect unauthorize entry, burglary, or vandalism.
• Greet employees, know all emergency procedures, trained in CPR, monitor CCTV cameras, and monitor all building alarms.
• Make ID badges for employees and contractors.
• Assign appropriate access to badges.
• Perform routine interior and exterior camera scans utilizing CCTV to identify unusual occurrences.
• Maintain alertness and notify proper authority of indications of trespassing fire and emergency.
• Write daily activity report (DAR) and incident reports (IR).
• Support Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program.
• Obtain and maintain DOD Secret clearance.

Job Qualifications / Requirements:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a physical security and/or personnel security required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with no dual citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance, whichever is required.

Additional Desired Skillsets:

• Advanced degree preferred.
• Active DOD or DOE security clearance.

Pay: $47,000.00 - $71,000.00

The base salary range for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $47,000.00 and $71,000.00 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement.  The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols.  As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Position requires U.S. citizenship with (no dual citizenship) ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test and previous employment reference verifications.

BWXT supports diversity and is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or veteran status.

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