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wannabeNSO:
Hello,

I hope this is the right place for this topic.

I found this forum/website by luck looking for nuclear security jobs on google.

I live in Southern California (though not opposed to relocating providing it pays enough)

I am currently in Law Enforcement (on duty status only. Armed.)

I do the job of a fully sworn peace officer on a security guard's wage.  I like my job, but due to economy, departments are letting go of officers and I am on that expendable list.  After speaking to a couple of people from PA who work in Nuclear Security, it seems like a solid job with good training, not to mention a lot of work hours and pay that is equal if not greater than what i currently make, unions (if applicable), and benefits/retirement.  Something to help support a future family on.

I am just trying to locate any info regarding companies such as Edison or PG&E or any company for that matter who has their own security team (not contracted through companies like Wackenhut) to shoot my resume too.

I have a lot of State/federal certified training in law enforcement and some college though none of it really pertains to the nuke field other than personal radiation devices.

Thanks in advance for any info.

JustinHEMI05:
Does location matter? If not, then PM me and I will put you in touch with an Exelon recruiter in the NE. We are all in house.

HydroDave63:
Due to changing NERC requirements, even non-nuclear utilities have armed contract officers at various locations. One of the better outfits that I have seen is http://www.whitestonegroup.us/advantage.htm

wannabeNSO:
Thanks  for the replies so far. You're right about living in san Luis obispo or san clemente being very expensive and having a more comfortable life style in the Midwest.  I have never lived anywhere but southern California.

 I am not opposed to relocating to far away from California.  If I can find a NSO job in any surrounding state, it might be a slight enhancement for extended family.

 Do you know anything about Exelon as a company and their security department? Justin, I will send you a pm when I have access to a computer as I am typing this on a cell phone.

I would like to stick to a company who has their own security department as it seems it is more secure, however, if anyone can help clarify the pros and cons of both in-house vs. Contract.

Again, thanks in advance!

wannabeNSO:

--- Quote from: Sun Dog on Jul 07, 2010, 06:09 ---Do not hitch your dreams on making enough $$$ to raise a family by working as an entry level NSO at either SONGS or Diablo.  If you are dead set on that occupation take Justin up on his offer to hook you up with an Exelon recruiter.

$75K/year goes much further in Middletown than it does in San Clemente or San Luis Obispo.


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I was aware they make very good money but did not know they  make 75k in "middletown" (midwest?)

I know it takes time to gain seniority and top tier pay the longer you stay with any job (ie. Staying 5 years on a job to get vested in retirement/final tier in pay scale.)

What I meant was EVENTUALLY making enough money and a having a  stable secure job to raise a future family so a future wife wouldn't have to work as much to help raise a family.

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