Lead Security Monitor

Compass Connections•Harlingen, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world! This role involves ensuring the safety and security of unaccompanied children and staff, providing technical support for incident reviews, and maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations. The position requires implementing safety protocols, maintaining confidentiality, and upholding professional and ethical standards.

Requirements

Fluency in English is required.
High school diploma, or equivalent.
First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior intervention certifications.
One (1) plus years of related experience and/or training.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
Demonstrate the ability to respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers and professionals.
Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times.
Demonstrate the ability to maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

2-year Associate degree from accredited program/institution, or two or more years of college-level course work.
Two (2) plus years of related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

Relay any concern to Program Director and Assistant Program Director(s) that might represent a danger to unaccompanied children and staff.
Provide technical support to program administration when reviewing and following up with program-level incidents that pose a safety risk to clients in care.
Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards that are applicable to this position.
Participate in scheduled meetings and team decisions and operations.
Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed or requested by supervisor.
Implement Compass Connections safety protocols including evacuating with children and other staff in case of an emergency.
Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations.
Maintain Compass Connections professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in Compass Connections employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, children, and community members and complying with required dress code at all times.
Ensures surveillance equipment and other equipment is operational.
Ensures all records and logs are maintained in accordance with policies.
Coordinates and oversees compliance of facility access protocols and collaborates with security subcontractors to ensure the security of entire facility (to include monitoring through surveillance and in person).
Other duties as assigned.