KY Veterans Ctr Safety/Security Officer

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Locality Premium

Shift Premium 2nd/3rd shift

Weekend Premium

Holiday Premium

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky seeks a self-motivated Safety/Security Officer for the KY Veterans Ctr in Bowling Green, KY. The role covers First, Second, and Third shifts with overtime eligibility and a 40-hour workweek.

Salary ranges from $14.04 to $21.05 hourly, plus locality, shift, weekend, and holiday premiums. Employment is full-time with potential overtime and background checks. Questions may be directed to the hiring agency.

Qualifications

• High school graduate required.
• Two years of military, security guard/officer, safety, corrections, or law enforcement experience preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and any required licensure/certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides safety and security duties for the facility, buildings and grounds.
• Performs patrol duties of buildings and grounds.
• Maintains daily logs of people entering and leaving buildings after designated times.
• Screens employees and visitors at entry.
• Performs duties as main switchboard operator and receptionist when regular operator is absent.
• Ensures facility vehicles are properly maintained, serviced and cleaned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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KY Veterans Ctr Safety/Security Officer

Pay Grade 09

Salary $14.04 - $21.05 Hourly

Locality Premium - $3.74 per hour

Shift Premium for Second and Third shift – 15%

Weekend Premium – 25%

Holiday Premium – 25%

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs

Location

1111 Veterans Way

Bowling Green, KY 42101 USA

Description

The Bowling Green Veterans Center is a 60-bed long-term care that is committed to serving Kentucky’s Veterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity, and providing compassionate care.

We are currently seeking a self-motivated, energetic individual for the position of KY Veterans Ctr. Safety/Security Officer for First, Second, and Third shifts. The ideal candidate will work within a team- centered environment to meet our commitment to serving Kentucky’s Veterans.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides safety and security duties for our facility, buildings and grounds, provides transportation of residents to required appointments, and protects against trespass, theft, fire and other hazards.
• Performs patrol duties of buildings and grounds.
• Maintains daily logs of people entering and leaving buildings after designated times.
• Screens employees and visitors at entry.
• Performs duties as main switchboard operator and receptionist when regular operator is absent.
• Ensures facility vehicles are property maintained, serviced and cleaned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Good work ethics
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills are necessary as well as the ability to multi-task
• Strong attention to detail

This agency is prohibited from hiring employees with convictions identified in 906 KAR 1:190. A fingerprint- supported national background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.

This position, in Warren County has an approved Locality Premium of $3.74 in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1).

This job classification is approved for the following shift premiums, in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(2), which are applied to the base salary:

• Second & Third shift: 15%
• Weekend: 25%
• Holidays: 25%

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have two years of military, security guard/officer, safety, corrections, or law enforcement experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional experience in one of the above areas will substitute for the required education on a year-for- year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title must be able to work extended hours and perform work outdoors during inclement weather. Must be able to respond to emergencies 24/7.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Cole Charlton at [e-mail] .

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D