KY Veterans Ctr Safety/Security Officer

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Radcliff (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Locality premium $2.50/hr

Job summary

The KY Veterans Center at Radcliff is a skilled nursing facility serving Kentucky's veterans. The Safety/Security Officer ensures safety for residents, staff, and facilities, including transportation of residents and monitoring access to buildings.

Responsibilities include patrolling, securing premises, logging entries, and occasionally operating the main switchboard. Must have two years of security-related experience and a high school diploma, with a valid driver's license; position offers

Qualifications

• Two years of military, security guard, safety, or law enforcement experience required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Transport resident veterans to appointments and outings.
• Provide safety and security duties.
• Perform patrols of buildings and grounds.
• Secure all buildings and maintain daily logs of entrants.
• Serve as main switchboard operator when regular operator is absent.

Skills

Security experience

Safety duties

Patrols

Certifications/licensure as needed

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Ad Closes

10/22/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Job ID

2605505

Job Title

KY Veterans Ctr Safety/Security Officer

Pay Grade

09

Salary

$14.03 Hourly

Locality Premium - $2.50 per hour

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

100 Veterans Drive
Radcliff, KY 40160 USA

Description

The Radcliff Veteran Center is a skilled nursing facility that cares for the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Veterans. Our mission is to Serve Kentucky’s Veterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity and providing compassionate care.

The KY Veterans Center Safety/Security Officer position is responsible for performing duties in providing safety and security for the Carl M. Brashear Radcliff Veterans Center facilities, grounds, buildings, and transportation of residents.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Transports resident veterans to appointments and outings
• Provides safety and security duties
• Performs patrols of the buildings and grounds
• Secures all buildings and maintains daily logs of persons entering and leaving buildings
• Performs duties as main switchboard operator when regular operator is absent

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Professionalism
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Self-starter
• Compassionate

This position, in org unit 10202461 Hardin county has an approved Locality Premium of $2.50 in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1).

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D