Manager of Security

AMAZE CULTIVATION
Cultivation Facility | Lebanon, Kentucky
N O W H I R I N G
Manager of Security
LOCATION
Lebanon, KY
ABOUT THE ROLE
STARTING WAGE
Commensurate with experience
AGE REQUIREMENT
21+
Amaze Cultivation is hiring a Manager of Security to lead all security operations at our Lebanon, Kentucky production facility. The Manager of Security
is responsible for protecting the facility, its product, staff, and visitors by enforcing all entry, interior, and exterior security and compliance protocols in
full alignment with Kentucky medical cannabis regulations. This role oversees a security team and ensures continuous, 24-hour security coverage on
site. It is a hands-on leadership position ideal for someone who is highly organized, vigilant, dependable, and able to manage both people and security
systems in a fast-paced, highly regulated production environment.
KENTUCKY COMPLIANCE & SECURITY DUTIES / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Enforce and maintain all security and compliance protocols for facility entry, interior, and exterior areas at all times.
Manage, schedule, and supervise security staff to ensure continuous, 24-hour security coverage on site.
Review, verify, and approve all incoming and outgoing deliveries in accordance with facility and compliance procedures.
Adhere to all Kentucky state cannabis compliance regulations and security requirements for production facilities, including seed-to-sale and
recordkeeping protocols.
Conduct regular patrols and inspections of the facility perimeter, grounds, and interior to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Train, coach, and develop security staff on protocols, compliance standards, and emergency response procedures.
Coordinate with facility leadership, cultivation, and production teams to support safe and compliant operations.
Follow strict biosecurity protocols at all times to prevent contamination, pests, or pathogens.
Support team operations and complete other duties as assigned by facility leadership.
Access control for limited access areas: Enforce that only authorized, badged personnel enter cultivation/processing and storage areas;
maintain the daily entry/exit records required by regulations; ensure “Limited Access Area” signage remains posted and legible.
Visitor management: Require visitors to sign the log in and out, verify government-issued ID against the log, issue and collect numbered visitor
badges, and escort visitors at all times, ensuring they never touch cannabis in a limited access area.
Surveillance monitoring: Monitor the professionally-monitored, commercial-grade camera system that runs 24/7/365 and captures facial detail;
recordings must be retained and easily accessible for a minimum of 60 days.
Alarm response: Understand and be able to operate the panic alarm (audible, life-threatening/emergency) and silent holdup alarm (robbery in
progress), and respond appropriately to each.
Failure/malfunction handling: Act as (or support) the “designated security person” who must receive system-failure alerts within five minutes; a
malfunction expected to exceed eight hours must be reported to OMC immediately.
Incident reporting: Recognize and immediately report adverse loss, theft, diversion, unauthorized entry, and other reportable events to
management and, per protocol, to the cabinet at kymedcanreporting@ky.gov.
System upkeep support: Assist with the required monthly maintenance inspections and annual vendor testing of alarm/surveillance equipment,
including related recordkeeping (retained for five years).
Records production: Be able to pull and export surveillance footage/screen captures upon request for the cabinet or law enforcement
(regulations require up to four screen captures within three business days).
Equipment room protection: Protect the surveillance/alarm equipment room, access to which is restricted to essential security personnel and
service technicians.
REQUIREMENTS
Must be at least 21 years of age (Kentucky cannabis industry requirement).
Must successfully pass both a federal (FBI) and state (Kentucky BCI) background check; no disqualifying felony convictions.
Must obtain a valid Cannabis Business Employee Agent ID issued by the Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis prior to beginning on-site work.
Prior security, law enforcement, loss prevention, or facility security management experience strongly preferred.
Prior experience supervising or managing a security team strongly preferred.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with proven ability to maintain accurate records and logs.
Comfortable using surveillance systems, access control software, and digital logs.
Must be available to support a 24-hour security operation, including flexible hours, nights, and weekends as needed.
Must be able to stand, walk, patrol, bend, and reach for extended periods.
Must be willing and able to follow strict biosecurity protocols and wear proper PPE as required.
Reliable, punctual attendance and sound judgment in high-responsibility situations.
TO APPLY
Please refer qualified candidates to: Jana Kenney, Office Administrator — jana@amazecannabis.com
Amaze Cultivation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
AMAZE CULTIVATION
Cultivation Facility | Lebanon, Kentucky
P R E – E M P L O Y M E N T R E Q U I R E M E N T
Background Check Instructions
All candidates must complete BOTH of the following background checks prior to their start date. Please follow the step-by-step instructions
below for each, and share the completed reports with Amaze Cultivation as soon as they are received.
01FBI BACKGROUND CHECK (FEDERAL)
1. Go to the IdentoGO Enrollment Website. — Visit: https://uenroll.identogo.com/
2. Select the Correct Service. — On the homepage, choose “FBI Background Check” as the service type.
3. Schedule Your Appointment. — Click “Schedule and Manage Appointment.”
4. Complete the Online Registration Form. — Fill out all required fields, including your personal details and any additional requested
information.
5. Choose the Correct Location. — When selecting a fingerprinting/enrollment center, make sure you select the location near you.
Attend the appointment at the selected time and complete the fingerprinting/background check process.
6. Receive and Download Your Report. — You will receive your background check results via text message or email, usually as a link.
Download the report once available.
7. Share the Report With Us. — Send the downloaded report to Amaze Cultivation as soon as you receive it.
02BCI BACKGROUND CHECK (KENTUCKY STATE)
1. Go to the Background Check Portal. — Visit: https://kcoj.kycourts.net/PublicMenu/
2. Register for an Account. — Select “Register” and create an account using your personal details. (If you already have an account, log
in instead.)
3. Request a Background Check for Employment. — After logging in, choose the option to Request Background Check and select
“EMPLOYMENT” as the purpose.
4. Pay the Fee. — Complete payment for the background check. Fee: $25.00.
5. Submit the Request. — Review your information carefully and submit your request through the portal.
6. Retrieve Your Background Check PDF. — Once the request is processed, return to the same website and log in to your account. The
background check will be provided as a PDF document available for download.
7. Download and Share the PDF. — Download the PDF and share it with Amaze Cultivation as soon as you receive it.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Jana Kenney, Office Administrator — jana@amazecannabis.com
. Please send both completed background check reports together
at your earliest convenience to finalize the pre-employment requirements.