SECURITY MONITOR

The GEO Group•Casper, WY

About The Position

The Security Monitor maintains continuous alertness and awareness to control and secure the facility and residents while operating within legal constraints and contract agency stipulations. The role includes monitoring facility conditions, conducting resident counts and patrols, maintaining security records, supervising resident work details, carrying out scheduled and random security activities, and communicating professionally with residents, visitors, and staff. The position requires compliance with company and facility policies, confidentiality requirements, and safety procedures. Employees must be available to work any shifts or overtime to support adequate program coverage and resident safety.

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 an enthusiastic 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 requirements.
Receive relevant information from prior-shift personnel, relieve the watch, notify necessary personnel, and record the relief in the security log.
Conduct and document radio checks.
Conduct facility counts at prescribed times and ensure building logbooks accurately reflect counts.
Frequently patrol buildings, observe and listen to residents, monitor building conditions, and check that doors and windows are secured.
Ensure the building picture board contains pictures of all assigned residents in the correct bed slots.
Organize and supervise resident work details to help maintain facility cleanliness and meet facility and contracting agency requirements.
Conduct scheduled and random urinalysis testing, pat downs, shakedowns, counts, and breath tests to maintain control and security.
Document disciplinary actions for rule violations according to procedure and log them as required.
Conduct scheduled and impromptu cleanliness checks of the facility and residents’ personal belongings.
Welcome visitors and verify their identity 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 to help identify and resolve problems and support teamwork.
Maintain confidentiality concerning 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 remain available for any shifts or overtime needed for program coverage and resident safety.
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.