Commonwealth of Kentucky

Security Specialist (Non-Merit)

Commonwealth of Kentucky  •  $47k/yr  •  Greenville, NC (Onsite)  •  1 hour ago
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Security Specialist (Non-Merit)

Pay Grade 10

Salary

$46,760.48 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | Eligible for Overtime | 18A | 40 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

General Government Cabinet

Location

4675 State Route 181 North

Greenville, KY 42345

Description

The Facilities Division is hiring two (2) Security Specialist positions that provides Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) security measures for facilities and grounds within jurisdiction of the Department of Military Affairs (DMA).

Positions are rotating shift that includes shift differential. Hazardous duty certification and physical agility and drug testing required.

Job duties include but are not limited to the following:

  • Provides DTRA security measures for facilities and grounds within jurisdiction of the DMA.
  • Provides DTRA security measures to include but not limited to controlling entry and exit of military and civilian personnel and vehicles and other equipment at various entry control points, stands guard and patrols to ensure buildings and grounds are properly secure, conducts person and vehicle searches, secures crime and incident scenes and participates in response to intrusions or attacks as a member of emergency response force.
  • Operates vehicles, communication equipment, intrusion detection devices, weapons and other special purpose security equipment. Insures the operating condition and maintenance of all assigned equipment.
  • Responsible for attending and completing all annual training provided by state and federal government.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: High school graduate

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in law enforcement, security, the military or a related field will substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be twenty-one years of age

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Crystal Simpson at crystal.l.simpson10.nfg@army.mil or 502-607-1541

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Frankfort, Kentucky
Year Founded
1792
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