Job Description

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3/15/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)

25-01333

KY Veterans Ctr Safety/Security Offr-CDL

Pay Grade

10

Salary

$14.69 - $16.00 Hourly


Locality Premium - $2.67 per hour

Employment Type

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

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Hiring Agency

General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs

Location

100 Veterans Drive
Wilmore, KY 40390 USA

Description

We are looking for a self-motivated, energetic Safety & Security Guard who possesses the desire to care for Kentucky’s Veterans.


Expectations for this position include but are not limited to:

• Safely transports Residents to medical appointments and other authorized appointments.
• Performs Required security services for Thomson-Hood Veterans Center.
• Patrols facility’s building and grounds to prevent trespass, theft, fire and other hazards.
• Performs traffic control and monitoring of driveway and parking areas to insure compliance with facility policies.
• Inspects and monitors storage, makes sure all safety hazards in resident and staff areas are corrected.
• Assist with Lawn and general building Maintenance, including but not limited to painting and mowing.

The ideal candidate will work within a team-centered environment to meet our commitment to serving Kentucky's Veterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity, and providing compassionate care.


This position has an approved Locality Premium of $2.67, based on the organizational structure and work county it is currently assigned to, 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 furnish the agency's appointing authority within six months of appointment into the job title documentation that he or she possesses a valid commercial driver's license or a valid commercial driver's license commiserate with the type of commercial vehicle being utilized by the agency. 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. licensing/Pages/default.aspx

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 Cheryl Hoover at cheryll.hoover@ky.gov or 859-858-1443.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Outdoor,

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