Security Officer - Senior- 3rd Shift

About the role

Responsible for effectively planning, developing, implementing, overseeing and implementing safety and security programs for the Center. Supervises security officers.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the safety and security of the Center, including supervision of security officers and substitutes during the shift.
• Ensuring enforcement of all laws, rules, and policies within scope of authority.
• Ensuring the safety, health, and security of students, staff, and property.
• Ensuring operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance, following manufacturer instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Conducting foot patrols of assigned areas and remaining alert for disturbances, fires, safety hazards, traffic violations, suspicious persons, and other unusual conditions.
• Administering rules and procedures regulating entry, exit, and conduct of persons seeking access to the campus.
• Aiding and assisting visitors, students, and staff in every way possible.
• Assisting in the conduct of evaluation drills, fire drills, active shooter drills, etc., as required by the PRH.
• Securing premises and personnel by patrolling property, monitoring surveillance equipment, inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points, and permitting entry.
• Performing building security and safety checks.
• Obtaining help by sounding alarms.
• Receiving complaints and performing appropriate investigations as directed by management.
• Providing transportation service as directed.
• Investigating vehicle accidents as assigned.
• Issuing visitor passes and temporary parking permits.
• Performing main entrance duty.
• Assisting in quelling disturbances.
• Preparing written accident reports and other reports as required.
• Completing reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities; interviewing witnesses; obtaining signatures.
• Coordinating recruiting, selecting, and training of security cadets.
• Participating in preparation and enforcement of the Center's safety and fire prevention program.
• Preventing losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures; restraining trespassers.
• Participating in daily briefings covering assignments, proper dress, and procedures.
• Providing written and oral reports, briefings, or summaries to appropriate staff.
• Ensuring all equipment is properly maintained.
• Providing vehicle checks to all entering and exiting traffic.
• Complying with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), Serrato policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
• Maintaining good housekeeping in all areas and complying with safety practices.
• Following CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.
• Modeling, mentoring, monitoring appropriate Career Success Standards.
• Continuously helping students become more employable.
• Participating in PRH‑mandated staff training (mandatory; failure may result in disciplinary action up to termination).
• Assisting in maintaining student security and accountability during training day and evening by continuously walking through training, lunch, dorm, recreational areas, and monitoring grounds over the entire Center.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience: Three years security, law enforcement, military, or related experience; one‑year supervisory experience; at least one year in a residential living setting with background in youth services programs preferred; safety‑related training preferred.
• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required; Associates Degree preferred.
• Certificates/Licenses/Registration: Valid State Driver's License.

Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel).
• Computer literacy with basic computer functions, email, internet, and basic programs such as Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong knowledge of security procedures.
• High level of leadership and management skills.
• High level of good judgement and observation skills.

Benefits

• Paid Short Term / Long Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance.
• Health care insurance available (medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, HSA, and FSA).
• Paid Holidays.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Counseling Service Programs.

Schedule

Must be available to work any shift and day of the week due to a 24/7 operation.