Security Driver

Equus•Dayton, OH

19d•$23 - $24

About The Position

The Security Driver operates center vehicles to transport students and other passengers and performs vehicle custodial maintenance as needed. Working with the Safety/Security team, the driver helps protect students, staff, buildings, vehicles, and property. Duties include checking persons and center grounds, inspecting doors, windows, lighting, appliances, equipment, locks, and emergency equipment, and performing guard and administrative tasks to protect life and property from theft, misappropriation, fire, flood, or similar emergencies. The role transports students to and from the center, work-based learning and off-center activities, medical and dental appointments, and designated arrival points. When not driving, the employee may provide security gate or desk coverage, patrol buildings and grounds, check identification, enforce center rules, and assist with alarms, disturbances, preliminary investigations, and emergency response. The employee maintains records and reports, supports student accountability, models the center’s positive normative culture, and reports safety, environmental, and ethical concerns.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and two years of related experience; an associate’s degree in criminal justice is desirable and may be substituted for experience.
One year of experience as a driver.
Unencumbered commercial driver’s license (CDL).
General knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repair, with the ability to maintain a vehicle mechanically.
Knowledge of equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies for effective local, state, or national security operations to protect people, data, property, and institutions.
Ability to promote Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students when necessary, and monitoring behavior through interventions.
Strong organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
If driving is required, a valid driver’s license in the state of employment and an acceptable driving record.
Documentation verifying authorization to work in the United States.
Successful completion of a pre-employment, post-offer background check and drug test.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in criminal justice.
One year of experience in firefighting, law enforcement, or safety and security.
Previous experience working with youth.

Responsibilities

Drive center vehicles and maintain them in a clean and safe manner.
Record and report information accurately and on time, including vehicle-related findings and corrective actions.
Transport students to and from the center, work-based learning, off-center training and activities, medical and dental appointments, and designated arrival points.
Transport students on scheduled or emergency trips, and assist in transporting ill or injured students, staff, or others needing medical attention.
Prepare related motor vehicle reports.
Maintain student accountability in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
Inform staff and students of unsafe practices and conditions.
Provide security gate or desk coverage when not operating a vehicle, following and documenting check-out and check-in procedures.
Perform enforcement duties under applicable laws, statutes, center rules, and regulations to help maintain safety and order.
Patrol buildings and grounds, checking doors, windows, lights, appliances, equipment, locks, and emergency equipment.
Check identification of people entering or leaving the grounds and permit or deny access according to established procedures.
Test fire and intrusion alarms, report malfunctions, respond to fire alarms, report fires, assist with suppression, and reset alarm equipment.
Set up and check intrusion alarm systems as required.
Conduct dormitory searches and seizures as needed by the Safety/Security Department; confiscate contraband or weapons and deliver items to the Safety/Security Manager for proper disposal.
Assist center staff and law enforcement in controlling disturbances; take initial reports, investigate as needed, and conduct preliminary investigations of crimes.
Model, mentor, and monitor the center’s positive normative culture.
Act as a responsible custodian of assigned center property.
Report violations of unethical behavior and identify and report environmental health and safety concerns.
Suggest opportunities for continuous operational improvement and waste reduction.
Maintain an employee scorecard rating of 75% or higher.