Safety Officer

Position:
Security Officer | Safety Officer

Location:

Abraxas Academy, 1000 Academy Dr., Morgantown, PA 19543

We are hiring Security Officers at Abraxas Academy. Here, you will be joining a team dedicated to helping at-risk adolescents BUILD BETTER FUTURES.

Abraxas Academy is located minutes off Exit 298 of the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Berks County and provides detention and treatment services for court committed youth.

We are looking for individuals who are skilled problem solvers with a high attention to detail. The Security Officer position involves a large amount of contact with guests, local law enforcement and other facility personnel and excellent personal presentation and interpersonal skills are required. In this role, you may experience extended periods of standing or moving around the facility.

Salary: $20.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Shift: Varied

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is a national nonprofit human services provider dedicated to Building Better Futures for at-risk youth, adults, and families. Our diversified array of services includes alternative education, outpatient counseling, in‑home services, shelter, detention, residential treatment, and re‑entry/transition services.

Since 1973, Abraxas team members have positively impacted the lives of those we serve and the communities in which they live.

• Medical & Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Life Assistance Program (LAP)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  * Paid Holidays
  * Paid Training
• Advancement Opportunities

As a Security Officer
, you will:

Direct the daily activities of adolescent males in programming utilizing acceptable behavioral management principles. Must have the ability to exercise independent judgment in crisis situations.

• Manage the Front Desk / Control Room
• Interact with clients in a manner that ensures their safety and security.
• Maintain regular communication with supervisor and co‑workers.
• Manage Security Screenings of all staff, clients, and visitors entering the building.
• Conduct contraband searches.
• Manage video surveillance system and respond accordingly.
• Provide effective facility security including conducting headcounts, room checks, and observing client movement.
• Observe client behavior and intervene appropriately.
• Observe activities and respond to emergency situations including evacuation, CPR, or first aid.
• Demonstrate appropriate use of safe crisis management techniques and skills.

• We celebrate the richness of our diverse staff and the communities we serve, fostering a culture of belonging.
• We are committed to respect, equity, and engagement of those we serve and our employees.
• As a provider of trauma‑informed care, we believe in recovery and helping clients lead fulfilling lives.
• Whether you’re starting a rewarding career or seeking a new challenge, we offer opportunities for development at all levels.
• We provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to support physical, emotional and financial wellness.
• We invite you to have a positive impact in the lives of others.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Physical exam, drug test and TB test.
• Must be at least twenty‑one (21) years of age.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Completion of background screening and applicable pre‑employment checks, including employment and/or personal reference and driving records.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
• Must pass both federal and state background checks screening for crimes including drug‑related crimes, violent crimes, sexual abuse, domestic violence, child abuse and repeated misdemeanors.

We are hiring and we want you on our team!

Thank you for your interest in a rewarding career at Abraxas Youth & Family Services
. We hope you consider applying for employment with us!

If you have any questions, you can contact us by email at recruiting

Abraxas Youth & Family Services, an affiliate of Apis Services Inc., offers a rewarding career for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Apis Services Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc., providing a progressive platform for delivering shared services to Inperium and its constellation of affiliate companies. We provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.