Temporary Security Officer

This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions.

Job Description

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD)is a leader in energetic system solutions offered to aerospace and defense customers for a wide array of applications.EBAD products & capabilities set the U.S. standard and are highly sought after in the international community.

EBAD seeks an accomplished professional for the position ofTemporary Security Office, reporting to the Site Security Supervisor.

Responsibilities:

The Temporary Security Officer is responsible for the physical security and safety of Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense and Dyno Nobel Simsbury campus. This includes security enforcement, administering visitor and contractor access, vehicle control, emergency response dispatching, answering and directing phone calls, CCTV and alarm monitoring.

• 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 dispatch for incidents within the facility
• Document incidents, visitors, contractors, alarms and responses using appropriate forms, both electronic and paper
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

The successful candidate must have as a prerequisite:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Basic knowledge of computers and electronic applications, including MS Office
• General knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, composition and spelling
• Ability to read and understand standard rules, regulations, policies and procedures and apply them accordingly
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner using appropriate vocabulary to give directions, answer questions and explain rules, regulations and procedures
• Ability to maintain composure when dealing with resistant or hostile people
• Ability to work in a team environment, working a schedule with rotating days off which includes scheduled weekends and holidays

Upon Hire the candidate will need to successfully complete the following:

• Obtain and maintain as a condition of employment, a Department of Defense (DoD) secret level clearance, and a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) explosives possessor license
• State of Connecticut Security Guard Card class
• NIMS IS-100.C & 700.B training modules

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.