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Job Description
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Full Time/Part Time
Full-time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Position Summary
Job Qualifications and Responsibilities
Northern New Mexico Integrated Security, located in beautiful northern New Mexico, provides a professional, highly trained protective force that safely secures special nuclear material, people and other critical assets for the Department of Energy, the National Nuclear Security Administration, and the Los Alamos National Laboratory. Northern New Mexico Integrated Security is a subsidiary of Constellis. For additional information regarding this position please contact Barbara Bechechi at bbachechi@lanl.gov or 505-665-8744. Position closes on November 2, 2026, at 7:00 pm EST.
The Performance Tester is responsible for planning, coordinating and conducting performance tests as directed by the Performance Testing Manager. The Tester conducts performance assurance and testing activities in accordance with policies, procedures and safety requirements.
Responsibilities
Conduct performance tests as required including Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Integrated Testing, Northern New Mexico Integrated Security LLC (N2MIS) Alarm Response and Assessment Performance Tests (ARAPTs), Limited Scope Performance Tests (LSPTs) and No-notice performance tests.
Evaluate the validity and sufficiency of specific site plans to address threats and provide recommendations for change as appropriate.
Evaluate the quality and adequacy of training and supervision in preparing and managing Protective Force personnel to perform specified tasks. Provide recommendations for change as appropriate
Monitor and ensure performance test safety plans include personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements. Support Force-on-Force activities by providing exercise briefings to participants, coordinating exercises with facility personnel and other LANL personnel.
Assist in development of exercise scenarios, Force-on-Force activity plans, Hazard Identification Mitigation Plans (HIMPs) and Safety Plans and/or any other assignments intended to support the safe conduct of the activity.
Update and review test plans, procedures, and departmental manuals to ensure their accuracy and currency with federal and state laws, orders, guides, and manuals.
Ensure work is executed in accordance with Integrated Safety Management (ISM) and Integrated Safeguards and Security Management (ISSM) core functions and guiding principles.
Auto req ID
485956BR
Minimum Education Required
Certifications/Security Clearances/Other (Enter Below)
Preferred Education
High School/GED
Qualifications
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Required Education And Experience
Work is performed onsite. Position is not remote.
High School diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of Department of Energy (DOE) Protective Force Operations or military experience as an evaluator/observer controller or law enforcement evaluator/observer controller.
Currently have, or be able to obtain and maintain, an active Department of Energy Q level clearance. Obtaining this clearance requires US citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances.
Intermediate level proficiency in the Microsoft Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to convey information professionally and tactfully.
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid NM driver’s license.
Desired Education And Experience (Considered a Plus)
Three (3) years of experience in security or exercise planning through the armed forces or other government agency or contractor employment with special emphasis on oversight assessment preferred.
Certificates/Security Clearances/Other City*
Los Alamos
State*
New Mexico
Job_Category
Security
Job Code
Security Staff
Affiliate Sponsor
Constellis
Salary Range
$60,000-$75,000
On behalf of VetJobs/MilitarySpouseJobs, thank you for your interest. This position is open to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard Members, Military Spouses and Caregivers of War Wounded. To be considered, please click the submit button and follow the instructions.
Full Time/Part Time
Full-time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Position Summary
Job Qualifications and Responsibilities
Northern New Mexico Integrated Security, located in beautiful northern New Mexico, provides a professional, highly trained protective force that safely secures special nuclear material, people and other critical assets for the Department of Energy, the National Nuclear Security Administration, and the Los Alamos National Laboratory. Northern New Mexico Integrated Security is a subsidiary of Constellis. For additional information regarding this position please contact Barbara Bechechi at bbachechi@lanl.gov or 505-665-8744. Position closes on November 2, 2026, at 7:00 pm EST.
The Performance Tester is responsible for planning, coordinating and conducting performance tests as directed by the Performance Testing Manager. The Tester conducts performance assurance and testing activities in accordance with policies, procedures and safety requirements.
Responsibilities
Conduct performance tests as required including Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Integrated Testing, Northern New Mexico Integrated Security LLC (N2MIS) Alarm Response and Assessment Performance Tests (ARAPTs), Limited Scope Performance Tests (LSPTs) and No-notice performance tests.
Evaluate the validity and sufficiency of specific site plans to address threats and provide recommendations for change as appropriate.
Evaluate the quality and adequacy of training and supervision in preparing and managing Protective Force personnel to perform specified tasks. Provide recommendations for change as appropriate
Monitor and ensure performance test safety plans include personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements. Support Force-on-Force activities by providing exercise briefings to participants, coordinating exercises with facility personnel and other LANL personnel.
Assist in development of exercise scenarios, Force-on-Force activity plans, Hazard Identification Mitigation Plans (HIMPs) and Safety Plans and/or any other assignments intended to support the safe conduct of the activity.
Update and review test plans, procedures, and departmental manuals to ensure their accuracy and currency with federal and state laws, orders, guides, and manuals.
Ensure work is executed in accordance with Integrated Safety Management (ISM) and Integrated Safeguards and Security Management (ISSM) core functions and guiding principles.
Auto req ID
485956BR
Minimum Education Required
Certifications/Security Clearances/Other (Enter Below)
Preferred Education
High School/GED
Qualifications
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Required Education And Experience
Work is performed onsite. Position is not remote.
High School diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of Department of Energy (DOE) Protective Force Operations or military experience as an evaluator/observer controller or law enforcement evaluator/observer controller.
Currently have, or be able to obtain and maintain, an active Department of Energy Q level clearance. Obtaining this clearance requires US citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances.
Intermediate level proficiency in the Microsoft Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to convey information professionally and tactfully.
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid NM driver’s license.
Desired Education And Experience (Considered a Plus)
Three (3) years of experience in security or exercise planning through the armed forces or other government agency or contractor employment with special emphasis on oversight assessment preferred.
Certificates/Security Clearances/Other City*
Los Alamos
State*
New Mexico
Job_Category
Security
Job Code
Security Staff
Affiliate Sponsor
Constellis
Salary Range
$60,000-$75,000
Salary : $60,000 - $75,000