Security Services Associate PRN

Overview

Security Services Associate - Position Overview

Canopy Children’s Solutions is Mississippi’s most comprehensive nonprofit provider of children’s behavioral health, educational, and family support solutions. Canopy is designated a Great Place to Work for the fifth consecutive year (2024–2025). We offer a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees, including competitive compensation, a 403b retirement plan with match, medical/dental/vision insurance, PTO/vacation, and an Employee Wellness Program and counseling services.

Our Core Values guide how we work: the voice of our children and families comes first; relationships matter and our differences make us stronger; we take joy in service to others; and our communities deserve our very best.

Security Services Associate – Position Overview

• The Security Services personnel will conduct unarmed foot and/or vehicle patrol (interior and/or exterior).
• Control access and egress.
• Monitor CCTV and alarm systems.
• Compose reports.
• Deter criminal activity and misconduct.
• Perform other duties as specified in post orders.

• Safeguard facilities.
• Conduct patrols of Organization property and report any property damage or risk to Security Services Supervisor.
• Escort visitors as necessary.
• Check Day School students in/out daily for school.
• Sign clients in/out for passes with assistance of nurse and other designated staff.
• Observe and assist in client care.
• Maintain an accurate log of security activities.
• Effectively communicate with visitors and staff.
• Respond to all alarm calls promptly and communicate with emergency services.
• Attend orientation and ongoing training to demonstrate understanding of program operations, policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of CANOPY Campus-Based programs and Code of Conduct.
• Demonstrate computer literacy (Windows, Word, Outlook).
• Follow prescribed procedures and policies and complete various forms/documents.
• Produce required reports and data collection.
• Use telephone, radio, copy machines, computers, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Coordinate with campus-based management staff to meet security needs.
• Accurately account for temporary badges.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Be at least 23 years old.
• Pass any required training or other qualification.
• Be able to work flexible schedules.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED).
• Have access to reliable transportation.
• No use of illegal drugs; must pass a drug test with negative results (except for documented medical treatment).
• Be able to pass an extensive background check (criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications, and Department of Motor Vehicle).
• Pass a State licensing test if you will be driving a company-owned vehicle.
• Be able to provide, upon job offer, a DD214 discharge document if previously in the military.
• Complete all required training for the position.
• Operate radio/telephone equipment and/or console monitors.
• Interact cordially and communicate with the public.

• Entry level

• Part-time

• Other, Information Technology, and Management
• Industries:
  Individual and Family Services

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