Security Guard

Management and Training Corporation•Joliet, IL

10h•$21•Onsite

About The Position

MTC operates the Joliet Job Corps Center in Joliet, IL, providing quality services to local youth. The company values professional and caring employees dedicated to improving people's lives. This Security Guard role is responsible for providing security coverage at the campus access gate and performing patrol duties in assigned areas. The primary goal is to ensure positive group relations and activities, protect life and property, and comply with government and management directives.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Computer proficiency required
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Nice To Haves

one year experience working with youth preferred
Security related experience is desired

Responsibilities

Follow company security procedures on all persons and vehicles entering and exiting the campus
Advise students and provide guidance for positive attitude and behavior in on center activities
Patrol and monitor center grounds and the surrounding vicinities as required ensuring safety and proper behavior of students; resolving potential or occurring problems
Protect and secure buildings, center vehicles and property by checking doors, windows, lights, electrical appliances, equipment, locks and emergency equipment; maintain log of findings and corrective action taken; control security vehicle assignments and use
Assist in emergency evacuation, control and accountability of students and staff; respond to fire alarms; take necessary steps to report fires; reset fire alarm equipment
Issue visitor badges and parking permits; issue staff and student keys and badges; maintain related records
Distribute petty cash, maintain accountability logs and receipts, and audit each shift
Assist staff and law enforcement personnel in controlling disturbances; conduct investigation of crimes and unauthorized activities as assigned
Review student problems with counselors and student personnel officer
Assume supervisory responsibility of all safety and security activities when assigned
Perform administrative functions such as logs, incident reports and accident documentation; act as center dispatcher as assigned
When directed to do so, overtime is expected
Regular and predictable attendance is required
Participate in student employability programs and activities
Support and promote center zero tolerance policies
Provide positive, quality customer services to students, staff and other center customers
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
Assist, support and communicate with community life departments to ensure high level of service.