SECURITY MONITOR

The GEO Group•Doylestown Township, PA

About The Position

The Security Monitor maintains a continuous state of alertness to control and secure the facility and residents, operating within legal constraints and contract agency requirements. The role involves monitoring facility conditions and resident activity, documenting events and disciplinary actions, conducting security checks and tests, and supporting resident transportation and community integration. The Monitor also communicates professionally with residents, staff, and visitors while maintaining confidentiality and following company and facility policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of general work experience.
Current and active driver’s license.
Sufficient organizational skills to keep work flowing in an orderly manner.
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 relations 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.

Responsibilities

Ensure equipment needed for each watch, including radios, flashlights, and keys, is operational before taking over.
Prepare legible, concise shift documentation, including shift reports, work orders, security reports, and unusual incident reports.
Receive information and instructions from the previous shift, relieve the watch, notify appropriate personnel, and record the change in the security log.
Conduct radio checks and document the results in the security log.
Conduct facility counts at prescribed times and ensure building logbooks accurately reflect counts.
Frequently patrol buildings to observe and listen to residents and monitor building conditions, including checking for prohibited substances and securing doors and windows.
Ensure the building picture board displays each assigned resident’s picture in the correct bed slot.
Organize and supervise resident work details that help maintain facility cleanliness.
Conduct scheduled and random urinalysis tests, pat downs, shakedowns, counts, and breath tests.
Document disciplinary actions for rule violations according to procedure and log them as required.
Escort residents in the community.
Transport residents to medical appointments, community activities, errands, therapeutic activities, and other activities as needed.
Support transportation functions related to resident programming and community integration.
Conduct scheduled and impromptu cleanliness checks of the facility and residents’ personal belongings.
Welcome visitors and verify their identities while maintaining professionalism and courtesy.
Communicate professionally with residents and staff to support self-esteem, dignity, and positive relations.
Participate in staff meetings by sharing observations and recommendations about the facility, residents, and staff relations.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information about employees, vendors, residents, and outside agencies.
Comply with company policies, work rules, the Statement of Work, and facility policies and procedures.
Follow attendance policies and be available to work any shift or overtime to support coverage and resident safety and security.
Follow facility safety rules and take corrective action to ensure work is performed safely.
Communicate effectively with staff at all levels to promote cooperation and teamwork.
Perform other duties as assigned.