Sr. Safety & Security Advisor

About Distinction LLC

Distinction, LLC is a Mississippi-based business that oversees operation of the St. Louis Job Corps Center. We are
looking for qualified applicants who are enthusiastic, energetic, and purpose-driven .

Working with at-promise youth on a Job Corps Center is both rewarding and fulfilling. We offer competitive pay and a positive work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth and development.

Are you a security professional who leads by example, stays calm under pressure, and takes pride in protecting others? St. Louis Job Corps Center is seeking a dependable, proactive, and service-oriented Senior Safety/Security Advisor to help maintain a safe, secure, and supportive environment for our students and staff.

This is more than a security position. It is an opportunity to provide leadership on your assigned shift, support the Safety/Security Manager, mentor security team members, and help young adults succeed in a structured residential training environment.

The ideal candidate combines strong security awareness with sound judgment, professionalism, accountability, and a commitment to positive student development.

$2000 sign-on bonus!

• Provide shift-level guidance, support, and oversight to Safety/Security Advisors, promoting consistency, accountability, and professional conduct.
• Partner with the Safety/Security Manager to coordinate staffing schedules, maintain adequate shift coverage, and ensure all designated areas of the Center receive appropriate monitoring.
• Model effective leadership and provide ongoing coaching, constructive feedback, and cross-training to security personnel.
• Help implement department policies, procedures, and operational improvements that strengthen safety and service delivery.

• Monitor campus buildings, vehicles, equipment, keys, radios, metal detectors, and other security resources to ensure they remain secure and accounted for.
• Maintain a visible, professional presence in critical areas of the Center.
• Conduct and oversee required security procedures, including student accountability, check-in/check-out, searches, and the handling of unauthorized items and contraband, in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Identify unsafe conditions and practices, take appropriate action, and communicate concerns to the proper personnel.
• Assist with fire response, emergencies, disturbances, and other safety-related situations.
• Coordinate professionally with local law enforcement, fire departments, emergency responders, and Center staff as needed.

• Assist the Safety/Security Manager with investigations involving accidents, incidents, theft, property loss, and security concerns.
• Prepare accurate, thorough, and timely incident reports and other required documentation.
• Preserve relevant information and communicate significant concerns promptly to Center leadership.
• Ensure student accountability procedures and assigned security responsibilities are consistently followed.
• Help review assigned areas and operational practices for compliance with contractual requirements, the Job Corps Policy and Requirements Handbook (PRH), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and company policies.

• Treat students with dignity and respect while maintaining appropriate boundaries, clear expectations, and consistent accountability.
• Help create a campus culture free from harassment, discrimination, intimidation, and disrespect.
• Serve as a positive role model and mentor, encouraging students to develop the behaviors, responsibility, and professionalism needed for career success.
• Support student employability activities and other programs that promote personal growth and achievement.
• Uphold the Job Corps Zero Tolerance Policy and promptly communicate concerns involving student or staff safety.

• Communicate clearly and professionally with students, staff, visitors, and external partners.
• Resolve disruptions calmly and appropriately while maintaining a firm, fair, and respectful approach.
• Assist in developing and improving security procedures and collaborate with other departments to address shared safety concerns.
• Complete all required training and maintain a clean,…