SECURITY MONITOR I-D52

The GEO Group•San Francisco, CA

10d

About The Position

The Security Monitor I maintains continuous alertness and awareness to control and secure the facility and residents while operating within legal constraints and contracting agency stipulations. The role includes monitoring facility conditions, maintaining security documentation, conducting counts and inspections, and interacting professionally with residents, visitors, and staff. The Monitor must follow company and facility policies, preserve confidentiality, and support a safe, orderly environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of general work experience.
Organizational skills sufficient to keep workflow orderly and ongoing.
Ability to express thoughts logically in written and verbal form using correct grammar.
Flexibility to perform a wide range of duties.
Ability to interact effectively with others and learn supervisory techniques.
Ability to maintain positive relationships with staff and residents.
Ability to motivate others and create enthusiasm toward work ethic.
Ability to work with computers and software typically used by the facility.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure equipment required for each watch, including radios, flashlights, and keys, is operational before relieving the watch.
Prepare legible, concise shift documentation, including shift reports, work orders, security reports, and unusual incident reports, in accordance with facility and contracting agency standards.
Receive relevant information and instructions from the previous shift, relieve the watch, notify necessary personnel, and record the relief in the security log.
Conduct radio checks and document results in the security log.
Conduct facility counts at prescribed times and ensure building logbooks accurately reflect counts.
Frequently patrol buildings to observe residents and groups, monitor building conditions, and check that doors and windows are secured.
Ensure the building picture board contains a picture of each assigned resident in the appropriate bed slot.
Organize and supervise resident work details to help maintain facility cleanliness and meet facility and contracting agency requirements.
Conduct scheduled and random urinalysis tests, pat downs, shakedowns, counts, and breath tests to maintain control and security.
Document disciplinary actions for rule violations according to procedures and log them as required.
Conduct scheduled and impromptu cleanliness checks of the facility and residents’ personal belongings, including all facility rooms.
Welcome visitors and verify their identities while maintaining professionalism and courtesy.
Communicate professionally with residents and staff to support self-esteem, dignity, and positive relationships.
Participate in staff meetings and share observations and recommendations concerning the facility, residents, and staff relations.
Maintain confidentiality regarding employees, vendors, residents, and outside agencies, sharing sensitive information only on a need-to-know basis.
Comply with company policies, work rules, the Statement of Work, and the Facility Policies and Procedures Manual.
Follow attendance policies and be available for any shifts or overtime needed to provide coverage and ensure resident safety and security.
Follow facility safety rules and take corrective action to ensure work is performed safely.
Communicate effectively with all levels of staff to promote teamwork and cooperation.
Perform other duties as assigned.