What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operator CAS position at NextEra Energy, Inc.?
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Date: Jul 29, 2026
Location(s): Palo, IA, US, 52324
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Company: NextEra Energy
NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!
Position Specific Description
This position is located at Duane Arnold Energy Center in Palo, Iowa. This role is an armed position with a schedule of 3-2-2-3 fixed schedule (every other weekend off) 1800-0600.
Job Overview
Patrols and inspects property to protect against fire, theft, vandalism, terrorism, and illegal activity. Protects company investments, enforces laws on the property, deters criminal activity and other problems. Utilizes radio and telephone communications to call for assistance from police, fire or emergency medical services as the situation dictates. Writes comprehensive reports outlining their observations and activities during their assigned shift. May also interview witnesses or victims, prepare case reports, and testify in court.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Alarm Station operation
Provide real-time alarm monitoring, assessment, and reaction to ensure physical security and regulatory compliance
Conduct security patrols
Search vehicles, personnel, and packages
Complete required documentation
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Candidates must satisfy all company and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) security requirements and pre-employment physical
Candidate must be a minimum age of 21 for our armed position
High school diploma or equivalent
Must be a US citizen
Not have any felony convictions that reflect on the individual’s reliability
Must be able to perform physical duties and withstand exposure to inclement weather
Vision correctable to 20/20 (Snellen), be able to distinguish between red, yellow and green. Hearing loss not to exceed 30 db
Willingness to work rotating shifts
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in the military police, law enforcement, private armed security or AA degree in law enforcement preferred.
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.
Employee Group: Bargaining Unit
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Security
Organization: NextEra Energy Duane Arnold, LLC
Relocation Provided: No
NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.
NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.
NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies.
Nearest Major Market: Cedar Rapids
Job Segment: Nuclear, Energy
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Date: Jul 29, 2026
Location(s): Palo, IA, US, 52324
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Company: NextEra Energy
NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!
Position Specific Description
This position is located at Duane Arnold Energy Center in Palo, Iowa. This role is an armed position with a schedule of 3-2-2-3 fixed schedule (every other weekend off) 1800-0600.
Job Overview
Patrols and inspects property to protect against fire, theft, vandalism, terrorism, and illegal activity. Protects company investments, enforces laws on the property, deters criminal activity and other problems. Utilizes radio and telephone communications to call for assistance from police, fire or emergency medical services as the situation dictates. Writes comprehensive reports outlining their observations and activities during their assigned shift. May also interview witnesses or victims, prepare case reports, and testify in court.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Alarm Station operation
Provide real-time alarm monitoring, assessment, and reaction to ensure physical security and regulatory compliance
Conduct security patrols
Search vehicles, personnel, and packages
Complete required documentation
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Candidates must satisfy all company and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) security requirements and pre-employment physical
Candidate must be a minimum age of 21 for our armed position
High school diploma or equivalent
Must be a US citizen
Not have any felony convictions that reflect on the individual’s reliability
Must be able to perform physical duties and withstand exposure to inclement weather
Vision correctable to 20/20 (Snellen), be able to distinguish between red, yellow and green. Hearing loss not to exceed 30 db
Willingness to work rotating shifts
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in the military police, law enforcement, private armed security or AA degree in law enforcement preferred.
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.
Employee Group: Bargaining Unit
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Security
Organization: NextEra Energy Duane Arnold, LLC
Relocation Provided: No
NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.
NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.
NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies.
Nearest Major Market: Cedar Rapids
Job Segment: Nuclear, Energy
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Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $37,823 - $50,040