Overview

At Kaman, we are always looking for a better way. Whether we are helping keep our troops safe or pioneering safer ways to fly, we approach every challenge with an innovation mindset. We consider our people to be the key to our success and have created an environment that provides opportunities for our employees to learn and grow in their careers. Find out more about us at Kaman.com

As a Security Officer, you will be responsible for providing physical security protection to safeguard personnel and property against fire, theft, vandalism, unauthorized entry, and other hazards on the Bloomfield, CT campus. Under the general direction of the Supervisor of Plant Protection, you will be responsible for providing physical security protection to safeguard personnel and property against fire, theft, vandalism, illegal entry and other hazards. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain access control and check for credentials prior to entry
• Greet visitors and check identification prior to signing them in.
• Direct visitors / contractors to appropriate locations and ensure they are escorted
• Issue and retrieve visitor/contractor badges.
• Conduct random vehicles and package inspections, as directed.
• Monitor alarm and camera systems in guard communication center.
• Answer company telephones as required.
• Maintain detailed daily log to record activities.
• Dispatch other personnel to emergency situations or requests for service as required.
• Coordinate response to emergency situations with internal and external response groups
• Conduct patrols of entire campus and off-site buildings as required.
• Respond to alarms, medical emergencies, fire, or other requests for service as required.
• Investigate reported incidents and prepare reports.
• Respond within guidelines and take immediate action in emergency situations.

Shift Hours: 4pm to 12 am EST, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of security alarm and camera systems desirable.
• Prior security/law enforcement/military experience preferred, 1-3 years.
• Demonstrated ability working collaboratively where directives and tasks can change frequently
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with supervision and management along with emergency response personnel.
• Solid knowledge of security alarm and camera systems (desirable)
• Experience with Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. (required).
• Degree in Criminal Justice or related field (preferred)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Infrequent domestic travel may be required.
• Must be able available as needed to rotate hours, shifts, and days off. Work overtime and long hours without relief as needed.
• Requires exposure to all elements of the weather.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to operate company vehicles.
• Must have own transportation.
• Must be able to receive certification in first aid, CPR, AED, blood borne pathogen training and HAZMAT awareness.

All positions at Kaman Corporate require access to information or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other US government security regulations. These laws do not permit access rights to non-US citizens or to other unauthorized individuals. Therefore, presently, all applicants must be US Citizens or US Permanent Residents ("green card holders") and/or otherwise comply with ITAR requirements for access rights to be considered for a position.