Armed Protective Security Officer - KY

Hana Industries, Inc. is a professional services company serving clients in the federal government and military sectors. Hana has built an excellent reputation through our partnerships within the Department of Defense, Homeland Security, and commercial services industry across the nation. 

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Hana Industries Inc. is currently seeking Protective Security Officers with DHS suitability credentials to serve the federal building for the Department of Homeland Security in Covington, Kentucky.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Protective Security Officer is responsible for following DHS security protocols and is concerned with all matters relating to the safety and security of the facility and its personnel. This includes, but is not limited to: Access Control, Control Center Operations, Patrol and Response, Screening Operations, and Visitor Processing.

• Access Control Duties: ensure only authorized personnel and vehicles are allowed access to the facility
• Control Center Operations: serve as point-of-contact for non-emergency and emergency communications and information as well as operate and monitor security and safety systems
• Patrol and Response: provide mobile security patrol coverage of the facility to ensure security breaches and criminal or suspicious activities are detected and reported in a timely manner
• Screening Duties: deter, detect, and deny the entry of prohibited or illegal items into facilities and areas; conducts inspections of packages, personnel, and vehicles using automated technology, by manual tactile techniques and/or X-Ray
• Visitor Processing: controls access to facilities and areas by validating and processing persons prior to entry. 
• May perform traffic (vehicular and pedestrian), control parking, issue traffic courtesy violation notices, and examine surroundings for suspicious vehicles or persons
• Shall monitor and operate facility fire alarm, environmental and intrusion detection systems, CCTV, automated access control systems, package and personnel screening systems, communication systems, and other protection devices or facility equipment locate don or neat post.
• PSOs shall identify, report, delay, or detain persons who violate rules and regulations; report all incidents; maintain logs, reports and files incidents and occurrences
• All employees must ensure performance meets the company’s requirements and must act in accordance to the Company’s Code of Conduct.
• Armed Security Guards must be able to operate firearms and weapons.

In order to be considered, candidates must meet ALL of the following requirements and examination results must be favorable as defined by the DHS contractual requirements:

• 2 years of Armed Security or Law Enforcement experience or a minimum of 2 years of honorable service as a member of any US armed forces component
• Be able to meet any Federal, State, or Municipal requirements to work as an Armed Security Guard.
• Successfully completed all training and have obtained all required permits, licenses, certifications and security clearances for the site.
• Required to utilize rapid and effective judgment in responding to unusual or emergency situations using appropriate escalation of force level.
• All functions, duties, tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable company policies and procedures
• Reliable and have a strong work ethic
• Excellent attention to detail, good verbal and written communications, including legible report writing.
• Ability to follow established procedures and policies. Post orders to include enforcement of client/company rules, policies, and/or regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service with professional appearance
• Must be able to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Drug Testing
• Basic medical screening of good physical health
• Physical Fitness test
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident who is currently a member of, or who possesses a verifiable honorable discharge from any component the US Armed Forces
• Successfully meet Weapons and Training Qualifications.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic and Supplemental Life, Disability Insurance, Retirement, Flexible Spending, Paid Holidays and Vacation + more!

Hana and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We also participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

To learn more about who we are and the service we provide please see our company website http://huiohanapono.com/companies/