Legislative Security Officer -Legislative Research Commission (LRC)

Advertisement Closes 11/28/2021 (7:00 PM EST) 21-07633 Legislative Security Officer -Legislative Research Commission (LRC) Employment Type LEGISLATIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | LRC | 40.0 HR/WK Hiring Agency Legislative | Legislative Research Commission Location 702 Capital Ave Capitol Annex Frankfort KY 40601 USA Description The Legislative Research Commission is accepting applications for the position of Legislative Security Officer in the Legislative Security Department. This position is nonpartisan and requires the ability to work with neutrality in a politically charged environment.

The Legislative Research Commission provides staff support to the Kentucky General Assembly. The agency offers unique opportunities to people seeking fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding careers. LRC staff members provide diverse services and are united by the common purpose of supporting the branch of government closest to the people.

This is a permanent, full-time position with benefits including health and life insurance; retirement plan; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. Compensatory time is awarded on an hour-for-hour basis with prior approval.

Job Duties:

• Monitor events and activities at the Capitol campus, coordinating with Kentucky State Police and ensuring high standards of security for legislators and constituents.
• Actively participate in Homeland Security coordination activities with other governmental entities in Frankfort and the surrounding community.
• Monitor and manage active threats and incidents with security implications, such as activist protests and employee terminations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to provide security or establish order at public meetings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of firearms or other security threats, and the ability to swiftly address and neutralize dangerous situations.
• Ability to conduct surveillance and inspection of legislative facilities and grounds.
• Occasional coordination with other members of senior management, assisting in investigations.
• Ability to demonstrate rapport with legislators, staff, and the public.
• Ability to work with discretion on matters concerning security, address imminent threats, and alert the Director to threats on the horizon.
• Ability to balance the need for security with LRC’s customer-service mission of providing an accessible and friendly environment for constituents.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to understand and uphold the strict confidential nature of legislative work.
• Ability to uphold expectations of a nonpartisan staff member.
• Ability to work extended hours as needed.

Minimum Requirements EDUCATION: A high school diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Former Kentucky State Police Officer; or equivalent education or training in law enforcement, with six years as a law enforcement officer, head of security for a private entity, or state security/homeland security officer.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Education may be substituted for experience at the discretion of the supervisor/manager.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Jay Hartz at Jay.Hartz@lrc.ky.gov or 502-564-8100. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D