Security Guard

Reports to the Safety, Security and Transportation Manager and is an hourly, non-exempt position. Responsible for enforcing all laws, rules and policies authorized by the Safety and Security Department. Demonstrates ongoing commitment to preparing young people for the workforce by modeling, mentoring, and monitoring excellence in the eight Career Success Standards of: workplace relations and ethics; information management; communications; multicultural awareness; personal growth and development; career and personal planning; interpersonal skills and independent living.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates and abides by Odle Core Values and operating principles.
• Enforces all authorized laws, rules, and regulations.
• Performs alarm and patrol duties in assigned areas to protect life and property against theft, misappropriation, vandalism, fire, flood, or similar disaster, suspicious acts and/or persons, and other unusual conditions.
• Provide vehicle transportation support function under direction of supervisor in compliance with government, corporate and management directives.
• Aids and assists visitors, students, and staff.
• Performs building security and safety checks.
• Receives complaints and makes appropriate preliminary investigations.
• Maintains harmonious relationships with local law enforcement agencies.
• Provides escort service as directed.
• Investigates vehicular accidents at center.
• Issues visitor passes and temporary vehicle permits.
• Prepares written accident reports and maintains security log.
• Enforces center pass policy.
• Attends required in-service training sessions.
• Participates in the disciplinary process as established at the center, including zero tolerance for violence and drugs.
• Assist in Reception functions and maintaining the staff/student/visitor control area.
• Act as switchboard operator as required.
• Adheres to Odle's Quality Assurance Plan.
• Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills including personal responsibility and computer fluency.
• Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property, adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
• Cultivates and maintains a climate on center that is free of harassment, intimidation, bullying and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of High School graduate or equivalent.
• Prefer 1 year of experience in a security department, law enforcement agency, or experience with security duties.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record preferred.
• Prefer Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Additional Requirements: Prefer knowledge of riot and crowd control techniques and law enforcement procedures. Must maintain CPR/FA Certification. Ability to obtain a bus driver's license. Ability to effectively relate to trainee population. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Position requires an ability to operate office equipment and drive an automobile. In addition, must be able to interact with team members and maintain an effective working relationship with all facility staff and departments.

Odle Management is an equal opportunity employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Odle Management considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Odle Management is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-verify to confirm employment eligibility.

The employer of record for this position is Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. DBA Eckerd Connects which assigns employees to Odle Management Group, LLC.