Security Guard (DOH/SATC #36130)

About the Role

This position manages situations to minimize injury risks to clients, staff, and visitors while providing security, loss control, and protection at the Sequoyah Adolescent Treatment Center (SATC) in Albuquerque, NM.

Responsibilities

• Conduct searches of new admissions, clients, and visitors to prevent contraband from entering SATC.
• Check all buildings to ensure proper security (windows closed, doors locked, lights off during non-working hours).
• Enforce SATC policies and procedures.
• Assist with maintaining resident-to-staff ratios.
• Support staff with combative residents using CPI techniques.
• Follow walk-away policies and coordinate searches with staff and law enforcement agencies.
• Conduct room searches per schedule and upon request.
• Monitor traffic flow, parking, and enforce traffic control policies.
• Check all fire extinguishers monthly and report deficiencies.
• Respond to fire alarms and report any deficiencies.
• Complete reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities.

Qualifications

• No prior experience or training required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.
• Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.

Ideal Candidate Experience

• Working in a residential treatment facility.
• Working in a therapeutic milieu and recover-oriented or trauma-informed-care environments.
• Experience with fire alarm systems and checking fire extinguishers.
• Prior experience working as a security guard.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an adolescent treatment center with exposure to mentally and/or behaviorally challenged residents who may exhibit unpredictable behaviors. The role involves both indoor and outdoor settings, with potential hazards including trespassers, vandals, or unruly clients. Extended periods of walking and standing may be required.

Pay

$17.00 - $25.49 hourly ($35,350 - $53,024 annually). This position is classified as Pay Band C2.