Security Officer Full-Time Days – Federal Ammunition

About the role

The Kinetic Group is seeking a Security Officer to provide basic plant security at Federal Cartridge and DCE sites. The position involves protecting employees, facilities, and plant assets, with a flexible schedule rotating Thursdays and Fridays with weekends.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact for visitors, directing them to their destinations and escalating issues through established protocols.
• Perform foot and vehicle-assisted rounds, conducting compliance inspections under environmental, safety, and security mandates.
• Monitor camera systems, alarm panels, and badge reading equipment.
• Act as emergency coordinators and first responders to significant spills or environmental incidents.
• Watch for spills, leaks, fires, theft, and vandalism, and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Check doors and windows for proper closure and locking, and monitor gates as necessary.
• Investigate vehicle/traffic accidents on site, issue parking violations, and watch for suspicious activity.
• Conduct random searches of vehicles and employees entering and exiting the plant, and document any infractions.
• Warn violators and document any infractions such as loitering, trespassing, smoking in restricted areas, and carrying forbidden articles.
• Assist in handling workplace violence scenarios, escorting employees and others off the plant if needed.
• Use fire extinguishers to put out small, incipient-type fires.
• Perform non-routine tasks and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Good communication skills, both written and oral
• Basic mathematics skills
• Valid driver’s license without restrictions
• Pass background checks for unsupervised access to explosives (Employee Possessor)
• Able to work under stressful conditions
• Able to work alone with minimal supervision
• Able to work varied work schedules as needed
• Certified in threat response within 90 days of employment
• Certified in First Aid/CPR within 6 months of hire
• Certified in fire extinguisher use within 90 days of employment
• Certified as an 8-hour HAZMAT responder within six months of employment

Qualifications

• Two-year technical diploma in law enforcement or similar
• One year or more of prior security field experience
• Law enforcement or military experience

Skills

• Communication skills
• Mathematics skills
• Driving skills
• Emergency response skills
• Physical fitness
• Attention to detail

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401K plan
• PTO
• Tuition reimbursement
• Gear discounts
• Opportunity to contribute to an exciting mission!

Pay

Starting hourly rate: $22.31. Actual annual salary will be based on experience, location, education, and skills/achievements.