Senior Security Officer

About the role

This position is located onsite at the Job Corps facility in Gulfport, Mississippi.

Performs security transportation officer duties and provides oversight of staff to protect life and property against theft, vandalism, misappropriation, fire, flood, or similar disaster on assigned shift in compliance with government, corporate, and management directives.

Responsibilities

Essential job duties

• Serve as lead of the department during assigned shift
• Must be able to work all shifts
• Maintain schedules and monitor visitors
• Ensure the physical safety of buildings and property by checking doors, windows, lights, electrical appliances, equipment, locks, and emergency equipment
• Maintain log of findings and corrective action taken
• Train security officers on assigned shift in security/safety/transportation procedures
• Assist in transporting ill or injured students as required
• Assist in reporting and suppressing fires, theft, and vandalism
• Assist staff and law enforcement personnel in controlling disturbances
• Conduct preliminary investigation and submit accident reports
• Act as liaison with neighboring law enforcement and fire agencies when in charge
• Perform administrative paperwork, i.e., logs, control sheets, accident reports, and conduct investigations as directed
• Ensure accountability of students, staff, and visitors through check-in and check-out procedures
• Maintain vehicles for routine service, clean vehicles, check fluid levels
• Perform routine vehicle equipment inspection daily, including lights, brakes, mirrors, steering, and other required operating equipment
• Recommend mechanical repairs as needed
• Operate passenger vehicles; transport passengers and/or packages
• Transport students to and from Center
• Perform accountability functions as assigned
• Ensure proper student behavior and care of vehicles
• Maintain accountability of students and property
• Adhere to standard safety practices
• Cultivate and maintain a Center climate which is free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect in order to provide a safe place for staff and students in which to work and learn
• Promote student attainment of career success standards through modeling appropriate skills, mentoring students, monitoring skill acquisition and intervening when inappropriate behavior is observed
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner
• Perform other duties as assigned

Key responsibilities

• Dealing with a variety of people in a professional, courteous manner in diversified situations
• Having the ability to work under pressure as well as ensuring timely completion and accuracy of all departmental work
• The proper use of tools and/or equipment commonly used in an office/clerical environment
• Completing all mandated training requirements per government and company directives
• Adherence to established company safety policies and good industrial and office safety practices
• Compliance with company Standard Operating Procedures and Personnel policies and procedures

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Two (2) years related experience and/or training with an organized security department or experience with security duties
• Successfully pass background check and drug test required on the contract
• Current, valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record

Qualifications

• Previous experience in law enforcement
• Training with an organized security department

Working conditions

Work is typically performed in an office setting and at various locations on Center. Employee must regularly walk, climb stairs and visually observe Center environment. Employee must be able to run and respond to physical altercations or other emergencies rapidly for the safety of students, Center staff and property. Employee must be able to safely operate a passenger vehicle and supervise students simultaneously.

This position requires the employee to be able to frequently sit, stand, walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Work somewhat close to other people, such as when sharing office space. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.