Senior Security Officer

About the role

MTC is proud to operate the Tongue Point Job Corps Center in Astoria, OR where our staff provide quality services to our local youth. We value our professional and caring employees who are dedicated to improving people’s lives and we want YOU to join our team!

Pay

$22.00 per hour

Schedule

Full Time, 8-hour shifts, varies: Wednesday & Thursday: 3PM to 1:00 AM; Saturday & Sunday: Midnight to 10:00 AM; Scheduled day off: Monday, Tuesday, Friday with occasional overtime.

Benefits

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

Responsibilities

You’ll perform security officer duties and provide supervision to staff to protect life and property against theft, misappropriation, fire, flood, or similar disasters on assigned shifts.

• Ensure the physical security of buildings, center vehicles, and property by checking doors, windows, lights, electrical appliances, equipment, locks, and emergency equipment.
• Assure accountability of students, staff, and visitor check-out and check-in proceedings by scheduling guard station coverage.
• Advise and train security officers in security procedures.
• Assist in transporting students and reporting and suppressing fires.
• Act as liaison with neighboring law enforcement and fire agencies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with youth, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and computer proficiency required.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry student luggage weighing up to 70 lbs. and frequently climb stairs and walk outdoors on uneven terrain.
• A valid driver license with an acceptable driving record.