Security Monitor (Part-Time HLC)

The Salvation Army Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.  Its message is based on the Bible.  Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.  Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Salary Range Starting at: $14.00/ per hour

Job Objective:

As the Security Monitor ensures the safety of everyone who enters The Salvation Army Harbor Light Center while ensuring that the Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out.  

What You Will Do:

• Enforces rules of the Harbor Light Center
• Ensures the safety of all clients, staff and visitors
• Monitors all incoming traffic into the facility 24 hours per day
• Monitors security cameras
• Facilitates and performs emergency evacuations
• Secures the building and ensures all doors are locked
• Conducts internal and external rounds throughout the building and premises
• Performs searches of dorm rooms, or other spaces, to detect contraband or other prohibited items
• Conducts Breathalyzers test on every client (required & random) entering South Entrance
• Conducts urine drug screens (required & random) on clients as needed
• Performs search of belongings on all perspective clients
• Performs search of belongings for current clients who have left the facility (i.e., work, shop, etc.) and are re-entering the building, escort clients to the welcome center where they are searched and change into scrubs
• Directs and documents Bed Checks to verify client census on a nightly basis
• Confiscates, disposes, and documents all contraband found on clients, in building or premises
• Escort clients to meals when there is no staff available for that department “fill in only”
• Monitors clients at breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
• Conducts mandatory Morning Thoughts
• Dispenses and tracks lunch bags given to working clients
• Transports clients to and from the hospital when there is no one from the client’s department to transport “fill in only”
• Transport client medications to Medical Room
• Monitors the Medical Room during medication administration
• Maintains Transitional Housing sign in/out sheets
• Maintains 15-Minute Break sign in/out sheets
• Performs daily watch clock rounds throughout the building
• Documents & completes Incident Reports for events related to the building, premises, off-site occurrences and/or clients
• Receives and completes Property Log for all property dropped off to clients
• Secures and completes Valuables Log of all client valuables/property
• Logs every piece of mail received from the United States Postal Services
• Answer, transfers and directs all incoming calls to the appropriate person or department
• Monitors Residential Treatment Department and clients when no Residential Treatment staff is in the building
• Monitors community service workers
• Processes & receipts cash and/or check payments for client accounts when Financial Office is closed
• Attends monthly In-service Meetings and staff meetings
• Helps/Assists other departments as needed or directed
• Maintains attendance with agency guidelines
• Contributes to a positive work environment
• Other tasks as assigned by leadership

Minimum Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Background Checks: Position requires a background check to be completed, and all background check results will be reviewed.

Experience: Security experience preferred

Certifications: Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver’s qualification standard; must c