KY Veterans Ctr Safety/Security Officer
About The Position
The Joseph "Eddie" Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center is a 156-bed long-term care facility, located in beautiful Hanson, Kentucky, 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. The ideal candidate will work within a team-centered environment to meet our commitment to serve Kentucky’s Veterans. 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 Hopkins county has an approved Locality Premium of $3.88 in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1).
Requirements
- High school graduate.
- Must have two years of military, security guard/officer, safety, corrections, or law enforcement experience.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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
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 persons 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
