Security Specialist (Non-Merit)

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Greenville, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Division is hiring two Security Specialists to provide Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) security measures for facilities and grounds within the jurisdiction of the Department of Military Affairs (DMA). The positions work rotating shifts and include a shift differential. Hazardous duty certification, physical agility testing, and drug testing are required. Security Specialists control entry and exit of military and civilian personnel, vehicles, and equipment at entry control points; stand guard and patrol to secure buildings and grounds; conduct person and vehicle searches; secure crime and incident scenes; and participate in responses to intrusions or attacks as members of an emergency response force. They operate vehicles, communication equipment, intrusion detection devices, weapons, and other special-purpose security equipment, and ensure assigned equipment is maintained and operational. Employees must attend and complete all annual training provided by state and federal government.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Hazardous duty certification, physical agility testing, and drug testing are required.
Experience, training, or skills are not required.
Experience in law enforcement, security, the military, or a related field may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

Provide DTRA security measures for facilities and grounds within DMA jurisdiction.
Control entry and exit of military and civilian personnel, vehicles, and equipment at entry control points.
Stand guard and patrol to ensure buildings and grounds are secure.
Conduct person and vehicle searches.
Secure crime and incident scenes and participate in responses to intrusions or attacks as a member of the emergency response force.
Operate vehicles, communication equipment, intrusion detection devices, weapons, and other special-purpose security equipment.
Ensure assigned equipment is in operating condition and properly maintained.
Attend and complete all annual state and federal government training.