Security Officer - 3rd Shift / Overnight

Safe Harbor Ohio exists to provide restorative care to child survivors of sex trafficking, creating environments that spur healing and growth and surround them with therapeutic and spiritual services so they can thrive.

About the role

A Security Officer is responsible for protecting vulnerable youth residents in our care, staff, and visitors. The security team will patrol and monitor Safe Harbor Ohio regularly to detect any suspicious or criminal activities, rule infractions, security breaches, escapes, violence, or vandalism, ensuring the environment is safe and secure. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in law enforcement, as a security officer, or as a corrections officer, as well as training in self-defense and first aid. The role involves safeguarding residents, staff, visitors, and buildings on our grounds.

Responsibilities

• Make every effort to maintain a 'team first' spirit and atmosphere within the workplace, promoting collaboration and appropriate working relationships.
• Ensure a safe environment through diligent active patrol, strict access control, monitoring, and surveillance.
• Collaborate with the security team for effective protection, safety, and coverage.
• Be visible and observant at all times, greeting staff, guests, and residents courteously and attentively.
• Respond immediately to distress calls, panic alarms, and emergency situations.
• Maintain Safe Harbor Ohio's reputation with professionalism and integrity.
• Patrol premises routinely to prevent and detect signs of intrusion or escape, ensuring security of personnel, residents, buildings, gates, and fence perimeter in all weather conditions.
• Investigate and take appropriate action on accidents, security breaches, incidents, trespassing, suspicious activities, safety, and fire emergencies as authorized by Safe Harbor protocols.
• Monitor surveillance equipment for disruptions or suspicious activities and perform building and personnel safety checks.
• Control access points, managing the departure of employees, residents, visitors, and vehicles according to protocols; permitting or refusing entry, restraining/detaining trespassers and residents when necessary.
• Write reports of daily surveillance activities and irregularities, such as property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
• Maintain daily visitor and medication logs.
• Inspect/search people, bags, personal property, and vehicles for weapons or contraband.
• Test security systems and metal detectors.
• Use provided communication devices such as two-way radios in a clear and concise manner.
• Perform restraint techniques, CPR, and first aid when needed.
• Call police or fire emergency services in cases of emergency, such as fire, injury, or presence of unauthorized persons.
• Respond to distress calls, alarms, and investigate disturbances.
• Escort individuals to specified locations or provide personal protection.
• Warn violators of rule infractions/violations and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary.
• Maintain a constant safe environment.
• Focus on continuous quality improvement, including teamwork, improving service delivery, fulfilling department goals, and other job-specific tasks that encourage excellence.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of related experience.
• Valid Ohio Driver's License and a driving record that allows insurability on agency policy, as the job includes occasional travel.
• Legal right to work in the United States.
• Certification in first aid, CPR/BLS, and self-defense.
• Law enforcement experience is preferred.
• Must pass preemployment drug test and an extensive background check, including a Department of Justice National Sex Offender search and Ohio Alleged Perpetrator Search.
• Must be 21 or older to apply.
• Must maintain compliance/certification with CCHO/Safe Harbor's requirements for using physical restraints (SCM: Safe Crisis Management), including sufficient strength and completion of extensive training.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication.
• Active listening and critical thinking.
• Alertness at all times.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to apply common sense and function well in a fast-paced environment, coping and tolerating high levels of stress.
• Competency with Microsoft Office Suite and the internet.
• Physical and psychological fitness.
• Experience with security equipment and surveillance systems.

Physical Requirements

• Physical strength and stamina required for prolonged periods of standing.
• Regularly able to lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to drive a vehicle legally and safely in the state of Ohio.
• Physical ability to respond to crisis, including running and performing physical restraints.