National Renewable Energy Lab, RFP-2024-24040, PFO Workforce Supplementation

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is a national laboratory owned by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). NREL is the only federal laboratory dedicated to research, development, commercialization, and deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.

NREL is managed and operated for DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy by The Alliance for Sustainable Energy (Alliance), the “M&O Contractor.” The objective of this work effort is to supplement NREL’s PFO workforce resources as needed to effectively fulfil patrol requirements and provide full-time employees sufficient resources for professional development and succession planning.

A Protective Force Officer (PFO) is the most visible contributor within the NREL Community to detecting, deterring, and denying threats and hazards in support of a safe and supportive work environment. This position is located within NREL LP. NREL campuses and sites are free-flow with staff and visitors regularly checking in at the gates and buildings. Though non-armed, PFOs utilize de-escalation tactics to mitigate threats and ensure safety.

PFOs respond to emergencies and incidents, and using a customer service approach, see them through to recovery and reconstitution of normal operations. PFOs are an integral part of the NREL campus providing security and emergency preparedness protection services in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, Department of Energy (DOE) Orders, and contractual requirements.