Security Officer

Security Officer – Tampa Bay Girls Academy

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Security Officer at Tampa Bay Girls Academy in Tampa, Florida.

Tampa Bay Girls Academy – Secure is comprised of multiple co‑located residential commitment programs serving high‑risk and max‑risk females’ youth aged 12‑21. These programs provide services utilizing evidence‑based practices to provide comprehensive care, treatment, and supervision. Youth also receive psychotherapeutic services including individual, family, and group counseling.

• Ensure and maintain the safety and security of students, staff, visitors, and the overall facility.
• Monitor front gate entry and facilitate safe and efficient movement of staff, students, and visitors throughout the facility.
• Demonstrate knowledge of all emergency evacuation plans and policies; provide directions to emergency personnel during an emergency.
• Conduct security checks of the entire campus, including grounds and buildings, during each shift.
• Monitor site personnel, visitors, service people, vendors, and student family members when entering or leaving the campus.
• Investigate and notify the Shift Supervisor of unauthorized individuals found on the premises and ensure their departure.

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a residential treatment facility setting (related or equivalent experience may be considered with approval).
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple individuals and projects.
• Minimum age of 21 years.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and company‑paid life insurance within 90 days.
• 401(k) match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment.
• Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.