Security Monitor

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 :

As the Security Monitor ensures the safety of everyone who enters The Salvation Army Harbor Light Center while ensuring that the 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 (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
• 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 : 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.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft products and ability to learn electronic reporting systems.
• If in recovery must demonstrate a minimum of 2 years sobriety including emotional and social stability

Supervisory Responsibility : None

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
• Requires bending, squatting, walking.
• Requires standing for extended

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.