Security Monitor (Part-Time)

Job Description

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 Objective :

The Security Monitor ensures the safety of everyone who enters The Salvation Army Harbor Light Center. The Security Monitor serves to ensure Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out.

What You Will Do :

• Enforces rules of the Harbor Light Center
• Ensures the safety of all clients, staff and visitors
• Monitors all incoming traffic into the facility 24 hours per day
• Monitors security cameras
• Facilitates and performs emergency evacuations
• Secures the building and ensures all doors are locked
• Conducts internal and external rounds throughout the building and premises
• Performs searches of dorm rooms, or other spaces, to detect contraband or other prohibited items
• Conducts Breathalyzers test on every client (required & random) entering South Entrance
• Conducts urine drug screens (required & random) on clients as needed
• Performs search of belongings on all perspective clients
• Performs search of belongings for current clients who have left the facility (, work, shop, etc.) and are re-entering the building, escort clients to the welcome center where they are searched and change into scrubs
• Directs and documents Bed Checks to verify client census on a nightly basis
• Confiscates, disposes, and documents 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
• Monitors clients at breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
• Conducts mandatory Morning Thoughts
• Dispenses and tracks lunch bags given to working clients
• Transports clients to and from the hospital when there is no one from the client’s department to transport fill in only
• Transport client medications to Medical Room
• Monitors the Medical Room during medication administration
• Maintains Transitional Housing sign in / out sheets
• Maintains 15-Minute Break sign in / out sheets
• Performs daily watch clock rounds throughout the building
• Documents & completes Incident Reports for events related to the building, premises, off-site occurrences and / or clients
• Receives and completes Property Log for all property dropped off to clients
• Secures and completes Valuables Log of all client valuables / property
• Logs every piece of mail received from the United States Postal Services
• Answer, transfers and directs all incoming calls to the appropriate person or department
• Monitors Residential Treatment Department and clients when no Residential Treatment staff is in the building
• Monitors community service workers
• Processes & receipts cash and / or check payments for client accounts when Financial Office is closed
• Attends monthly In-service Meetings and staff meetings
• Helps / Assists other departments as needed or directed
• Maintains attendance with agency guidelines
• Contributes 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

Background Checks : Must pass a CPS History Check. Local Law Enforcement Background check and The Salvation Army’s background check.

Findings may disqualify an individual for this position

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.

Indiana Division

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