Security Guard

MTC Corrections•San Bernardino, CA

1d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

MTC is proud to operate the Inland Empire Job Corps Center in San Bernardino, CA, where staff provide quality services to local youth. The company values professional and caring employees dedicated to improving people’s lives. This position involves performing guard and patrol duties in assigned areas to protect life and property against theft, misappropriation, fire, flood or similar disaster, in compliance with government and management directives.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
One year security experience
Experience with youth
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Computer proficiency
Ability to occasionally lift and carry student luggage weighing 50-70 lbs.
Ability to frequently climb stairs and walk outdoors on uneven terrain
Must maintain a current Security Guard Card
Must maintain CPR/ first aid certification
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management

Nice To Haves

Experience with the United States Armed Forces, or an organized police department or firefighting organization

Responsibilities

Performing guard and patrol duties in assigned areas to protect life and property against theft, misappropriation, fire, flood or similar disaster in compliance with government and management directives.
Ensure the physical security of buildings and property by checking doors, windows, lights, electrical appliances, equipment, locks and emergency equipment.
Maintain log of findings and corrective action taken.
Perform administrative functions such as entering and maintaining daily logs, incident reports and conducting investigations as directed.
Assure accountability (protocol) of student check-in and out (to and from center grounds).
Check identification of personnel and students seeking entrance to or exit of grounds and permit or deny entrance or exit according to established policies and procedures.
Assist in transporting ill or injured students and staff as required.
Respond to fire alarms, take necessary steps to report fires, assist in suppressing fires and reset fire alarm equipment.
Set up and check operation of intrusion alarm systems in buildings as required.
Assist staff and law enforcement personnel in controlling disturbances.
Conduct preliminary investigation of crimes.
Promote and support the center wide development of the Career Development Services System (CDSS) program.
Provide proactive conflict resolution with students and refer students to counseling and other actions as necessary.
Conduct initial investigation of incidents and provide timely documentation of such.
Assist supervisor and manager in coordinating and instituting programs that foster student retention.
Assist center staff in conducting required health and safety inspecting.
Maintain a safe and clean work area that models high standards for a work environment.
Provide positive, quality customer services to students, staff and other center customers.
Participate in student employability programs and activities.
Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps’ Zero Tolerance Policy.
Promote the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions.
Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices.
Cultivate and maintain a climate on center which is free of harassment, intimidation and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.