To continue a career in the Nuclear Security Field.
1864 N. SIERRA WAY STEVENSVILLE, MI 49127
PHONE (269)369-5907 • E-MAIL JLKOVACH[at]AEP.COM
E-MAIL JLKOV32[at]YAHOO.COM
JOSEPH L. KOVACH
Qualifications:
Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Bookkeeping, Timekeeping, Alarm Station Custom Computer System Operations, Data Entry, Filing, Type 50+ WPM, Strong Reading and Writing Skills, Good organizational skills, Forklift operator experience, Food and Beverage Warehouse clerk, Shipping and Receiving assistant, Force on Force Security Drill Coordinator, NRA Range Safety Qualifications, Certified Security Specialist Trainer, American Electric Power Initial Plant Instructor Certification, Radiation Worker Training, General Plant Access Training, Fitness For Duty Training, CCTV and PTZ operations, Alarms dispatch operations, portable radio communications, Respirator Training, Security Supervision, Procedure Review, Procedure Adherence and Review, Multitasking, Coordinating Daily Security Operations of 30+ subordinates, Testing and Calibration of Security Related Equipment, 20+ credit hours at Lake Michigan College including Juvenile Delinquency Behavior, Criminal Justice, English Composition, Basic Emergency Medical Technician (class certification), Modern Social Problems, Healthful Living, History, and Creative Writing.
Experience:
2003-Present D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant
Security 1st Lieutenant
Coordinate daily security activities, overtime scheduling, maintain work hour limitations, coordinate and review of security records, procedures and policies, quarterly subordinate performance reviews, facilitate subordinate disciplinary actions, maintain security related equipment in accordance with Security Force Instructions, security post inspections, facilitate training drills, perform annual security task review with subordinates, daily performance observations.
2004-2007 D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant
Site Security Force on Force Security Drill Coordinator
Coordination of Security Force on Force drills in accordance with NEI 03-11, NEI 05-05 and NRC Inspection Procedures, develop and maintain security project plan, schedule of all required training activities, coordination of meetings, maintained T-schedule, assisted with target set development, coordinated with other nuclear facilities for off-site controller support, benchmarking and support of other nuclear facilities as Drill controller and assistant.
2001-2003 D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant
Alarm Station Analyst 2nd Lieutenant
Control multiple custom computer systems, answer multiple telephone lines, message taking, note taking, dispatch for security alarms, pre-job briefings, control active Vehicle Barrier systems, control secure radio communications, dispatch for plant emergency systems, organize daily employee activities, maintain records, data entry, surveillance of multiple areas, operate and control CCTV and PTZ systems, generate daily reports, operation of PADS system, maintain multiple daily records.
1999-2001
Armed Security Officer
Perform search and seal duties, perform as an armed security officer in the prevention of Nuclear sabotage, foot and vehicle patrols on the protected area grounds and areas around the Nuclear facility, assess and act on any fitness for duty concerns, perform over-watch in any and all post assignments, assist supervisors in daily operations, responds team member.
1998-1999 D.C. Cook Nuclear
Ice Crew Labor and Maintenance- Atlantic Group
Perform ice crew duties and maintenance inside the containment area of the nuclear power plant.
1997-1998 D.C. Cook Nuclear
Warehouse Assistant- American Nuclear Resources (ANR)
Perform inspections, inventory and package all incoming shipments of ice baskets, perform various duties on the loading dock, assist receipt inspection personnel in daily operations. Assist warehouse personnel with daily deliveries inside the protected area, loading of box trucks.
1993-1994
Food and Beverage Warehouse Clerk
Inventory and load daily outgoing shipments of food and beverage items.
EDUCATION
1990-1994 Lakeshore High School
General Diploma
1995-1998 General Associates College courses
(Lake Michigan College)
1997 Lake Michigan College Basic EMT
Class certificate (not state certified)
2000 Close Quarter Battle
Handcuff/Weapons Retention Instructor Certificate
2000 Close Quarter Battle Phase I
16 Hours Tactical Movement Certificate
2000 Close Quarter Battle Phase II
16 Hours Pistol Training Certificate
2000 Close Quarter Battle Phase III
16 Hours Patrol Rifle and Shotgun Certificate
2001 Close Quarter Battle
40 Hours High Risk Room Entry Certificate
2008 AEP Initial Plant Instructor Certification course
(Certified Jan 2008)
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