Senior Security Officer

Wage - $22.85 an hour
Schedule – Full Time

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, prescription and life insurance
• Short & long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development assistance
• Career advancement opportunities

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise security officers on assigned shift
• Provide security coverage at campus access gate and perform patrol duties in assigned areas to ensure positive group relations and activities, and to protect life and property, in compliance with government and management directives
• Perform administrative and security activities of the department; serve as liaison between center and immediate community in security, law enforcement and fire agency matters
• Interview, hire, train, discipline and terminate security staff subject to required approval
• Provide staff training, evaluate staff performance and recommend personnel changes
• Review incident reports for completeness, conciseness, proper spelling, and grammar, prior to distribution
• Assist with developing new and revised security policies and procedures
• Supervise the investigation of student and staff accidents; ensure all paperwork is completed
• Provide fire protection, conduct frequent fire drills and inspections of the facility
• Conduct orientation and in-service training programs for staff and students to ensure that security policies are followed; assist manager, safety & security with safety training and programs
• Conduct periodic security audits to identify deficiencies and recommend changes
• Provide records and reports of departmental activities upon request by management, insurance underwriters, DOL and other government agencies
• Coordinate with other center staff concerning safety and security matters and conduct security-related investigations
• Coordinate searches of students’ rooms and belongings to ensure center health and safety
• Provide for the safety and security of students on center grounds through the direction and monitoring of the mobile advisor staff

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year experience in a supervisory capacity
• Directly related youth program experience may be considered in lieu of formal education requirements on a year-by-year basis
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills and computer proficiency
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

MTC is proud to operate the Joliet Job Corps Center in Joliet, IL where our staff provide quality services to our local youth.