Nuclear Security Officer Training

Nuclear security officers protect the nation's infrastructure.

Nuclear security officer training involves instruction in the protection of America's nuclear infrastructure at the power-plant level. State law requires nuclear security officers to meet certain criteria and mandates for employment at a nuclear power plant.

Scope

Nuclear security officer training concerns education in commonly used security equipment, such as batons and firearms, as well as the safety protocols tailored to meet the needs of a nuclear-power facility. Some educating organizations, such as the Nuclear Protection Academy in Raleigh, NC, also offer programs titled "Fit for Duty," "Self Defense" and "Women in Nuclear."

Duration

The length of nuclear security officer training varies, as training procedures are modified to meet the needs of the specific nuclear-power facilities to be protected. For instance, Total Protections offers a four-step training program consisting of "Initiation,", "Planning," "Design, Build and Deploy," and "Continuous Improvement" training phases, with program duration dependent on the specific needs of the nuclear facility.

Location

The Nuclear Protection Academy offers instruction at their North Carolina headquarters, as well as onsite instruction at power plants located nationwide.

References

• Nuclear Pro: Welcome to the Nuclear Protection Academy
• Nuclear Street: Discussions
• Total Protections: Processes