Security Guard

Location: New Orleans

Schedule/

Hours:

Wednesday through Saturday, 4:00pm to 11:30pmThis position is responsible for:

Monitors the behavior and activities of clients participating in a Salvation Army housing program; guards the security the safety of Salivation Army facilities and building to ensure compliance with housing rules and policies and to protect the safety of staff and clients.

Monitors client's behavior and activates to ensure compliance with program/facility rules guidelines; directs clients in appropriate behavior in order to stay in the program/facility.

Provides security for the building and grounds being aware of activities happening in building dormitories; maintains awareness of activities occurring outside of the building/ensures that vehicles are not in fire lanes; ensures property and vehicles are not vandalized.

Conducts random and routine bed checks to ensure compliance with house rules.

Inspects baggage for contraband or inappropriate items which jeopardize the security and safety of clients and staff; may operate a metal detector.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensures that the kitchen staff locks rear door and that the walk-in cooler door is closed and lights are off.

Ensures that any fire hazards or unsafe conditions are reported.

Makes visual contact with residents on a regular scheduled basis; records violations of program regulation and completes required reports; notifies the Program Director in a timely manner.

Physical Requirements and

Working Conditions:

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Limited amount of physical effort required associated with waking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.)work is performed in a normal social service housing environment where there are little or no physicaldiscomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Employee Benefits:

Employee Pension Plan Personal Paid Time Off

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred but not required,andsix months experience working with the public with experience work in a security or social service environment preferred,orany equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

LICENSES AND

CERTIFICATIONS:

First Aid and C.P.R. Certification Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Veterans/Disabled
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