Safety/Security Officer

Responsibilities

• Enforces all laws, rules and policies authorized by the Safety and Security Department.
• Performs alarm and patrol duties in assigned areas to protect life and property.
• Makes physical inspections and security checks of grounds and facility and documents results as required.
• Investigates incidents on center and provides clear and accurate reports.
• Controls disturbances and assists staff in de-escalating situations.
• Ensures students’ civil rights are not violated.
• Provides vehicle transportation support function under direction of supervisor in compliance with government, corporate and management directives.
• Provides customer service and aide to all visitors, program participants, and staff.
• Picks up and delivers material as directed.
• Performs routine vehicle inspections on GSA fleet; and reports vehicle repair needs to as required.
• Issues visitor passes and temporary vehicle permits.
• Completes required security logs, documentation, and records accurately and on time.
• Maintains timely and accurate vehicle and transportation logs and records.
• Maintains timely and accurate student accountability.
• Accurately logs employees, visitors, vendors, and program participants as they enter and exit the center.
• Searches all program participants entering center for contraband.
• Searches others entering and exiting center as required.
• Supervises program participants in isolation.
• Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills.
• Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property.
• Adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
• Fosters and sustains a conducive environment at the center, ensuring it remains free from harassment, intimidation, and disrespect, thereby ensuring a safe space for both staff and students to engage in work and learning.
• Attends all required staff training opportunities.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One-year related experience.
• Experience working with youth.
• A valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.