Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Operations and/or Operations Supervisor, the Security Guard individually and/or in a team provides a secure environment for clients/residents and staff.

• Monitors, screens and controls access to the facility: maintains a log of persons entering and exiting the facility, operates door lock system from security desk, monitors video surveillance.
• Secures the safety of the facility and of the clients in the facility.
• Assists in enforcing rules and regulations by monitoring client behavior and activities.
• Assists clients with medication monitoring and performs medication record keeping as required.
• Maintains ongoing verbal and written communication with preceding and following shifts and documents all incidents and unusual occurrences.
• Performs emergency response including CPR and first aide as required.
• Completes and submits relevant reports and statistics in a timely fashion as required.
• Attends supervision, staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent preferred.
• Security License required.
• Minimum one to two years of security experience preferred.
• Experience with homeless, mentally-ill and substance abuse population preferred.
• bility to obtain fire safety certification within six months. 
• CPR, First Aid, AED – ability to obtain within three months.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Outlook, etc.) a plus.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Foreign languages a plus. 
• Required to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, evenings; and to remain on post until relieved.