Security Officer / EMT - 3rd Shift

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD); Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) seeks a Security Officer to safeguard facilities and personnel at Simsbury. Reporting to the Security Supervisor, you will enforce access control, monitor CCTV, respond to alarms, and coordinate emergency actions to protect assets and critical missions.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, valid driver's license, and the ability to obtain DoD secret clearance and BATFE possessor license. EMT certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; EMT certification preferred.
• Ability to obtain DoD secret clearance and BATFE possessor license.
• Strong written communication for electronic reports.
• Ability to read and follow rules, policies and procedures.
• Experience with security equipment and access control is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Protect physical security and safety of EBAD facilities and personnel.
• Enforce access control for employees, contractors and visitors.
• Monitor alarms and CCTV; respond to incidents and emergencies.
• Perform patrols and building inspections; report deficiencies.
• Document incidents, visitors and responses using forms and systems.
• Coordinate with security control and emergency responders as needed.

Skills

Emergency response

Report writing

Security awareness

MS Office

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

EMT certification

Tools

MS Office

CCTV monitoring

Job description

At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you!

Job Description

EBA&D seeks an accomplished professional for the position of Security Officer, reporting to the Security Supervisor.

Responsibilities

The Security Officer is responsible for the physical security and safety of Ensign-Bickford Industries and Simsbury Dyno Nobel. This includes security enforcement, administering visitor and contractor access, vehicle control, emergency response, reporting and documenting incidents, CCTV monitoring and walking patrols.

Monitor alarms in Security Control and advise mobile unit via radio communications to respond to alarms (Cardkey, panel, facility). Determine appropriate response and make contacts to correct alarm conditions. Monitor and control access of employees, contractors and visitors, determining and confirming the purpose of their visit, that they have proper authorization and an escort if necessary.

• Emergency responses, treat medically as needed and assist in all other emergencies as directed by incident scene commanders.
• Perform property, building, grounds and key station checks to ensure perimeter and building/s security. Report problems to security control using mobile radio for corrective actions.
• Mobile patrols for employee safety, enforcement of parking restrictions; take corrective actions of violations noted and report same.
• Maintain Security Department resources such as security control, vehicle, trailers and various equipment. Report deficiencies and re-supply as necessary.
• Document incidents, visitors, contractors, alarms and responses using appropriate forms, both electronic and paper.
• Monitor alarms in Security Control and advise mobile unit via radio communications to respond to alarms (Cardkey, panel, facility). Determine appropriate response and make contacts to correct alarm conditions. Monitor and control access of employees, contractors and visitors, determining and confirming the purpose of their visit, that they have proper authorization and an escort if necessary.

Requirements

The successful candidate must have a High School Diploma/GED and a valid driver's license. EMT certification preferred. The candidate must obtain as a condition of employment Department of Defense (DoD) secret clearance, and a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) possessor license.

• General knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, composition and spelling to complete electronic reports.
• Ability to read and understand standard rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Apply and enforce agency rules, regulations, policies and procedures; speak on a one-to-one basis using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to give directions, answer questions and explain rules.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with State and local government personnel.
• Ability to maintain composure when dealing with resistant or hostile people.
• Basic knowledge of computers and applications, including MS Office.
• Required to perform essential job functions as described in the Physical Requirements & Work Conditions document.

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.