The Salvation Army Mission Statement :

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible.

Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Job Overview :

As a Security Monitor, you ensure the safety of everyone who enters The Salvation Army Harbor Light Center while making visitors feel welcome.

What You Will Do :

• Enforce rules of the Harbor Light Center
• Ensure the safety of all clients, staff and visitors
• Monitor all incoming traffic into the facility 24 hours per day
• Monitor security cameras
• Facilitate and perform emergency evacuations
• Secure the building and ensures all doors are locked
• Conduct internal and external rounds throughout the building and premises
• Perform searches of dorm rooms, or other spaces, to detect contraband or other prohibited items
• Conduct Breathalyzers test on every clients (required & random) entering South Entrance
• Conduct urine drug screens (required & random) on clients as needed
• Perform search of belongings on all perspective clients
• Perform search of belongings for current clients who have left the facility (i.e., work, shop, etc.) and are re-entering the building, escort clients to the welcome center where they are searched and change into scrubs
• Direct and document Bed Checks to verify clients census on a nightly basis
• Confiscate, dispose, and document all contraband found on clients, in building or premises
• Escort clients to meals when there is no staff available for that department "fill in only"
• Monitor clients at breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
• Conduct mandatory Morning Thoughts
• Dispense and track lunch bags given to working clients
• Transport clients to and from the hospital when there is no one from the clients' department to transport "fill in only"
• Transport client medications to Medical Room
• Monitor the Medical Room during medication administration
• Maintain Transitional Housing sign in / out sheets
• Maintain 15-Minute Break sign in / out sheets
• Perform daily watch clock rounds throughout the building
• Document & complete Incident Reports for events related to the building, premises, off-site occurrences and / or clients
• Receive and complete Property Log for all property dropped off to clients
• Secure and complete Valuables Log of all clients valuables / property
• Answer, transfer and direct all incoming calls to the appropriate person or department
• Monitor Residential Treatment Department and clients when no Residential Treatment staff is in the building
• Monitor community service workers
• Process & receipt cash and / or check payments for client accounts when Financial Office is closed
• Attend monthly In-service Meetings and staff meetings
• Help / Assist other departments as needed or directed
• Maintain attendance with agency guidelines
• Contribute to a positive work environment
• Other tasks as assigned by leadership

Minimum Qualifications : The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and / or abilities required for this position.

Education : High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Background Checks : Position requires a background check to be completed and all background check results will be reviewed.

Experience : Security experience preferred

Certifications : Must have a valid driver's license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver's qualification standard; must complete Safe From Harm training within the first 90 days of employment

Skills / Abilities :

• Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele
• If in recovery, must demonstrate a minimum of 1 year of social and emotional stability

Supervisory Responsibility : No supervisory responsibilities

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Requirements Include :

• Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity
• Lifting, pulling and pushing of materials up to 50 pounds may be expected
• Require bending, squatting, walking
• Require standing for extended periods

Travel : No travel required

Working Conditions : Work is performed in a typical office environment; may require some weekend and evening work

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and / or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position.

Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Last updated : 2024-05-14