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Nuclear Materials Courier
National Nuclear Security Administration · Posted 93 days ago
On-site Albuquerque, NM $79K – $82K Apply by Sep 1, 2026 Nuclear Materials Courier ESTP Transportation
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This announcement is to recruit for Nuclear Materials Courier positions for the future Candidate Training Academies. Applicants who currently hold an active Top Secret or Q clearance could have their appointment time expedited. Applicants hired in Albuquerque, New Mexico; Amarillo, Texas will have their pay set between $78,666.00 - $81,691.00 depending on the location. Go to this link for more information on Federal Agent positions. https://fmt.kcnsc.doe.gov/OSTfederalagent/
What You'll Do
- →As a Nuclear Materials Courier, you will: Serve as a member of a highly specialized armed protective force that is responsible for the safe and secure transportation of classified and/or hazardous materials including nuclear weapons, components, test assemblies, and strategic quantities of weapons-grade special nuclear materials.
- →This involves the operation of Government-owned motor vehicles, including tractor-trailers.
- →Integrate many processes and methods in the fields of security; health and safety; emergency management; and law enforcement, including tactical operations to respond to a multitude of possible natural and/or man-made threats to the safety and security of sensitive, dangerous, and extremely valuable cargo.
- →Participate in security planning prior to trip departures; assess multiple issues and factors related to shipment security during convoy operations; coordinate with other Federal, state or local law enforcement agencies and first responders concerning the investigation of potential criminal or terrorist acts or activities that could be considered a threat to the mission.
- →Will be armed to provide the force necessary, up to and including the use of deadly force, to prevent theft, sabotage or takeover by unauthorized persons or groups.
- →Respond quickly and effectively to environmental, resource, and safety and security issues that may arise unexpectedly in the course of mission operations.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a United States Citizen.
- ✓This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
- ✓Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
- ✓Subject to Random Drug/Alcohol Testing.
- ✓Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
- ✓Must receive a favorable suitability determination.
- ✓Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification.
- ✓May be required to successfully complete a one (1) probationary period.
- ✓Employees serving on a probationary period may be terminated at any time during the probationary period for performance, conduct, or business-related reasons in the interest of Federal service.
- ✓Must be able to obtain/maintain a Q security clearance.
- ✓The OST mission is performed on a 24-hour, 7-days a week basis.
- ✓All employees are subject to participation in both scheduled and unscheduled emergency response exercises and events.
- ✓Must pass a comprehensive medical examination and psychological evaluation and continue to meet these requirements throughout employment.
- ✓Physical Requirements: You must be able to meet this requirement semi-annually: 1 mile in 8 minutes, 30 seconds or less and 40 yard sprint from prone position in 8 seconds or less.
Personality Fit
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