What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Officer position at Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio?
Part Time Days | Saturday & Sunday | 10:30am - 7 pm
The ideal candidate will share Our Mission: Creating a better world by serving people in need.
What will I do as a Security Officer with Lutheran Social Services?
Benefits for Full-time positions* with Lutheran Social Services include:
We put our mission of service into action. Every day LSS serves thousands of people in 21 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of food, shelter, safety, and healing. LSS offers food pantries, housing and supportive services through homeless shelters, domestic violence services, health care, affordable housing communities, and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities.
Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is committed to being an equal opportunity employer.
- Pay rate starting at $16/hr, based on experience **
The ideal candidate will share Our Mission: Creating a better world by serving people in need.
What will I do as a Security Officer with Lutheran Social Services?
- Verify entrance for residents at side door, primarily during curfew.
- Perform internal inspections of the CHOICES' facility to ensure the security of the building and to check for any security concerns. Communicates any violations via the Unusual Incident Report procedure and informs direct supervisor.
- Performs exterior inspections of the CHOICES's facility via cameras to ensure the security of the building and to check for any safety concerns. Communicates any violations via the Unusual Incident Report procedure and informs direct supervisor.
- Accompany Shelter Advocate and Case Management staff to de-escalate any incidents and/or threats of violence utilizing techniques provided from staff training.
- Responds to security concerns according to CHOICES/Lutheran Social Services policies and procedures.
- Utilize daily log to document incidents, occurrences, and shift activity. Submit to manager and security team prior to end of shift. Proactively communicates any issues or concerns to on-coming shift Security Officer.
- Accompany staff when directed to conduct searches according to CHOICES policies & procedures, for Reasonable Suspicion.
- Escorts staff, volunteers, visitors, and other persons to and from vehicles as requested or necessary.
- Always maintains professional demeanor with residents, donors, volunteers, and other staff.
- Follow all CHOICES policies and procedures, refer to the LSS handbook.
- High School degree, GED, or equivalent work experience required.
- Previous experience in a security role preferred.
- Previous experience working with a diverse population preferred.
- Previous experience in a residential social service setting preferred.
- Valid Ohio driver's license and ability to meet LSS insurance standards required.
Benefits for Full-time positions* with Lutheran Social Services include:
- Health insurance with 4-plan options!
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matched savings
- Dental and Vision insurance
- Medical and Childcare Flexible Spending (FSA)
- Health Savings Account
- PTO and 12 Paid Holidays
- Discount Marketplace
- Opportunity to make a positive impact on individuals & the community
- some part-time positions may be eligible for some benefits as well
We put our mission of service into action. Every day LSS serves thousands of people in 21 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of food, shelter, safety, and healing. LSS offers food pantries, housing and supportive services through homeless shelters, domestic violence services, health care, affordable housing communities, and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities.
Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is committed to being an equal opportunity employer.