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Security Officer

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A Security Officer provides security for property at hospitals, hotels, warehouses or office buildings. Monitors entrances and patrols buildings, watches for intruders or vandals; reports building maintenance problems; deals with customers or visitors that create a disturbance in the building.

$38,300 / year median in Pennsylvania

-2% projected decline

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Job Description

Job Summary About the
Job SHIFT:
Varies
REPORTS TO
Program Manager/Assistant Program Manager STATUS:
Non-Exempt
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Make a facility check before assuming responsibility and note deficiencies during the shift change. Collaborate with the previous shift to make corrections/completion of duties before you assume responsibility for the facility. Document noteworthy information (negative or positive) on the shift report form, ensuring needed supplies are on hand. Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, the presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences. Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain premises. Immediately inform Program Director and/or Program Coordinator of any unusual incidents concerning residents, buildings, or staff and complete appropriate documentation. Review MISIL book and bed sheets daily for inconsistencies/errors reporting findings to Program Director and/or Program Coordinator daily. Co-facilitate department meetings with Residential Aide Staff and special therapeutic activities when required. Participate in monitoring of resident activities, searches of the resident bedroom, locker, and body search with the metal detector. Copy and maintain a supply of all forms/documents used by the monitors. Responsible for making outside facility ground checks. Review quality and content of subordinates' required paperwork, i.e., Shift, incident Reports, MISIL'sPOS's, Medication Logs, etc. Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. Must make frequent facility checks and act in the capacity of a facility floater.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Previous training and experience in Homeless Shelters, Clean and Sober, Outreach, or Addictive Diseases. Must be well organized, detail-oriented, task-driven, and able to work independently and set daily priorities by maintaining a weekly and monthly schedule. Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills. Must have valid driver's licenses and motor vehicle records. Job Description About the
Job SHIFT:
Varies
REPORTS TO
Program Manager/Assistant Program Manager STATUS:
Non-Exempt
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Make a facility check before assuming responsibility and note deficiencies during the shift change. Collaborate with the previous shift to make corrections/completion of duties before you assume responsibility for the facility. Document noteworthy information (negative or positive) on the shift report form, ensuring needed supplies are on hand. Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, the presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences. Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain premises. Immediately inform Program Director and/or Program Coordinator of any unusual incidents concerning residents, buildings, or staff and complete appropriate documentation. Review MISIL book and bed sheets daily for inconsistencies/errors reporting findings to Program Director and/or Program Coordinator daily. Co-facilitate department meetings with Residential Aide Staff and special therapeutic activities when required. Participate in monitoring of resident activities, searches of the resident bedroom, locker, and body search with the metal detector. Copy and maintain a supply of all forms/documents used by the monitors. Responsible for making outside facility ground checks. Review quality and content of subordinates' required paperwork, i.e., Shift, incident Reports, MISIL'sPOS's, Medication Logs, etc. Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. Must make frequent facility checks and act in the capacity of a facility floater.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Previous training and experience in Homeless Shelters, Clean and Sober, Outreach, or Addictive Diseases. Must be well organized, detail-oriented, task-driven, and able to work independently and set daily priorities by maintaining a weekly and monthly schedule. Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills. Must have valid driver's licenses and motor vehicle records.