Security, Security Officer

• Base Pay $19.00 - $22.00 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

The Security Guard / Transportation Driver is responsible for ensuring the safety, security, and transportation needs of clients, staff, and the facility. This dual-role position provides a professional presence on-site to help maintain a safe and structured environment, while also transporting clients to and from appointments, intakes, discharges, meetings, and facility-approved activities in a safe and timely manner.

Monitor facility grounds and interior to ensure a safe and secure environment.

Conduct routine walkthroughs of the facility, checking for safety hazards or suspicious behavior.

Ensure all doors, windows, and entrances are secured and locked when required.

Intervene in crises or escalating situations using de-escalation techniques and notify management of serious incidents.

Document all security-related incidents and maintain daily activity logs.

Support staff during client admissions, discharges, and facility emergencies.

Monitor visitor check-in/out and enforce facility rules in accordance with policies.

Safely transport clients to and from appointments, court, meetings, other facilities, and facility-sponsored activities.

Ensure all passengers wear seat belts and follow safety rules.

Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and report any maintenance or safety concerns.

Maintain cleanliness of facility vehicles and refuel as needed.

Accurately complete transportation logs and client transport documentation.

Adhere to all traffic laws, facility policies, and client confidentiality requirements.

Assist clients in and out of vehicles as needed, ensuring safety and dignity.

Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals

Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skills

Provide excellent customer service to clients, vendors, suppliers, and staff

Perform other duties as assigned

This position will not have any supervisory responsibilities

Frequent travel (up to 70%) to different site locations

Moderate physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities

% of time

Stand

65%

Walk

75%

Sit

35%

Use of hands and fingers

90%

Stoop, Kneel, Crouch or Crawl

80%

Lift up to 10 pounds

40%

50%

Variations between well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office/production setting with adequate ventilation and non-regulated outdoor setting

Moderate noise, outdoor nature and business office with computers and printers

High School Diploma or GED required.

Valid driver’s license with clean driving record required.

Minimum 1 year of experience in security, transportation, or a related role.

CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).

Knowledge of boundaries, confidentiality (HIPAA), and AOD program safety practices.

Preferred experience working in an AOD, behavioral health, or residential care facility

Preferred familiarity with de-escalation techniques and trauma-informed approaches