Security Officer – Federal Ammunition

Federal•Anoka Distribution Center, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Officer provides basic plant security at The Kinetic Group’s Federal Cartridge and DCE sites to protect employees, facilities, and plant assets. This role serves as a first point of contact for site visitors, including regulatory officials and law enforcement, and supports safety, security, and environmental compliance through patrols, monitoring, inspections, incident response, and documentation. The posting describes three day-shift schedule options: A Shift and C Shift are 12-hour shifts from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with alternating weekend coverage; the Float shift is a 10-hour shift from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM, scheduled Friday through Monday. Days, hours, shifts, and schedules may be adjusted to meet business and security coverage requirements. Pay is $22.31 per hour. The actual annual salary offered will depend on factors including experience, geographic location, education, and skills or achievements, and will be agreed upon at offer. The work may frequently involve outdoor elements and ordinary industrial workplace hazards such as dust, noise, and chemicals. Assignments may also involve potentially hazardous areas, including those with flammables and explosives. Safety training is provided to support compliance with company and federal regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Basic mathematics skills.
Valid driver's license without restrictions.
Ability to pass background checks for unsupervised access to explosives as an Employee Possessor.
Ability to work under stressful conditions and remain alert, responsive, and calm during stressful or emergency situations.
Ability to work alone with minimal supervision.
Ability to work varied schedules as needed.
Must be trained in threat response within 90 days of employment.
Must be certified in First Aid/CPR within six months of hire.
Must be certified in fire extinguisher use within 90 days of employment.
Must certify as an 8-hour HAZMAT responder within six months of employment.
Ability to use stairs, work at heights or in cramped areas, and use handheld radios and flashlights with manual dexterity.
Normal eyesight and hearing.

Nice To Haves

Two-year technical diploma in law enforcement or a similar field.
One year or more of prior security field experience.
Law enforcement or military experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as the first point of contact for people entering the Federal Cartridge and DCE sites, including regulatory officials and law enforcement.
Direct visitors unfamiliar with the site and escalate issues according to established protocols.
Conduct foot and/or vehicle-assisted patrols and compliance inspections under environmental, safety, and security programs.
Monitor cameras, alarm panels, and badge-reading equipment.
Act as an emergency coordinator and first responder to significant spills or environmental incidents.
Watch for spills, leaks, fires, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry.
Follow SOPs, work instructions, and the Standard Work for Security Guard.
Record non-routine activity in the daily logbook.
Check doors, windows, and gates to ensure they are closed or locked as appropriate.
Investigate on-site vehicle and traffic accidents.
Patrol parking lots, issue parking violations, and watch for suspicious activity.
Check employee badges when they access the plant.
Conduct random searches of vehicles and employees entering and exiting the plant.
Warn violators and document infractions such as loitering, trespassing, smoking in restricted areas, and carrying forbidden articles.
Assist in handling workplace violence scenarios and escort employees or others off the plant when needed.
Use a fire extinguisher to put out small, incipient-type fires.
Perform non-routine tasks and other duties as assigned.