Lead Security Officer, Overnight (Saturday to Wednesday 11:30pm-8:30am), Full-Time Onsite

Career Systems Development Corporation•San Jose, CA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Interested in making a difference in young adults’ lives between the ages of 16-24? If so we may have the perfect job for you. (San Jose) Job Corps is a government-funded, no-cost education and vocational training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps socioeconomically disadvantaged youth. We strive to fulfill this mission by following our Core Values of Safety, Individual Accountability, Respect, Integrity, Growth and Commitment. Come and surround yourself with talented and professional individuals who have also taken the next step of making a difference in someone’s life. You would not only have a great and dedicated team to work with, but you may also be eligible to take advantage of a comprehensive benefits plan which includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO.

Requirements

Minimum: High school graduate or equivalent.
Two years work-related experience.
May require a Guard Card or ability to obtain a Guard Card per State requirements.
Knowledge of investigative techniques.
Knowledge of riot and crowd control techniques.
Knowledge of law enforcement procedures.
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid State driver’s license.
Must obtain and maintain valid CPR/FA certificates.
Ability to effectively relate to trainee population.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Ability to obtain state Security officer certification within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree or bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or closely related field.
Safety Certifications, law enforcement experience.
Extensive experience.

Responsibilities

Supervising the day-to-day operations of the Safety and Security Department to provide maximum safety and security for students, staff, center property and the surrounding community.
Serving as the center’s designated safety and occupational health officer.
Ensuring proper screening of staff, students, and visitors entering and exiting the site.
Responsible for the Center Occupational Health and Safety program.
Modeling the Company Core Values and the operating principles at all times.
Creating and sustaining positive working relationships with co-workers.
Adhering to all PRH and CSDC policies and procedures, and the Center Operating Procedures.
Assisting students in adjusting to Center life to enhance student retention by providing supervision, behavior modification, counseling, and by acting as a positive role model and mentor.
Ensuring that student needs are met in a timely professional manner with the highest degree of customer service in mind.
Preparing reports and forms and documenting in CIS case notes and files observations of student’s behavior, performance, notable information or events, and progress towards achieving goals and objectives.
Maintaining confidentiality but reporting significant events or situations immediately through approved channels to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of students and staff, and to ensure that required reporting occurs, and that students receive emergency services as needed.
Facilitating prompt and appropriate assistance to students in the event of injury, illness, or emotional trauma.
Meeting individually with students assigned to their area responsibility at a minimum of once each month documenting the meetings in case notes.
Ensuring equipment and assigned work areas are clean and maintained in accordance with Center, CSD, and DOL standards, including conducting quarterly property counts, submitting property relocation requests, may serve as a property custodian, and submits maintenance requests as needed.
Enforcing all laws, rules and regulations.
Enforcing the Zero Tolerance Policy and reporting violations immediately to supervisor and/or duty officer.
Acting as the Security supervisor on shift.
Patrolling assigned areas and remaining alert for disturbances, fires, safety hazards, traffic violators, suspicious acts and/or persons, and other unusual conditions.
Aiding and assisting visitors, students, and staff.
Performing building security and safety checks and inspections.
Receiving complaints, investigating complaints, and documenting facts incident reports, investigation summary reports.
Escorting students as directed to dorms, security, may monitor students involved in discipline incidents, and may pack and transport students.
Investigating vehicular accidents at the center and completing vehicle accident reports.
Responding to any reports of disturbances, unauthorized visitors, medical emergencies, and may be asked to search and quickly locate students upon request.
Preparing written accident reports involving students, staff, and visitors.
Enforcing center pass policy.
Attending training as required.
Performing other duties as assigned.