Security Monitor (Part-Time HLC)

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Indianapolis, IN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army Mission Statement: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Salary Range Starting at: $14.00/ per hour Job Objective: As the Security Monitor ensures the safety of everyone who enters The Salvation Army Harbor Light Center while ensuring that the Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Position requires a background check to be completed, and all background check results will be reviewed.
Security experience preferred
Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver’s qualification standard
Must complete Safe From Harm training within the first 90 days of employment.
Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele.
Computer proficiency with Microsoft products and ability to learn electronic reporting systems.
If in recovery must demonstrate a minimum of 2 years sobriety including emotional and social stability

Responsibilities

Enforces rules of the Harbor Light Center
Ensures the safety of all clients, staff and visitors
Monitors all incoming traffic into the facility 24 hours per day
Monitors security cameras
Facilitates and performs emergency evacuations
Secures the building and ensures all doors are locked
Conducts internal and external rounds throughout the building and premises
Performs searches of dorm rooms, or other spaces, to detect contraband or other prohibited items
Conducts Breathalyzers test on every client (required & random) entering South Entrance
Conducts urine drug screens (required & random) on clients as needed
Performs search of belongings on all perspective clients
Performs search of belongings for current clients who have left the facility (i.e., work, shop, etc.) and are re-entering the building, escort clients to the welcome center where they are searched and change into scrubs
Directs and documents Bed Checks to verify client census on a nightly basis
Confiscates, disposes, and documents all contraband found on clients, in building or premises
Escort clients to meals when there is no staff available for that department “fill in only”
Monitors clients at breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
Conducts mandatory Morning Thoughts
Dispenses and tracks lunch bags given to working clients
Transports clients to and from the hospital when there is no one from the client’s department to transport “fill in only”
Transport client medications to Medical Room
Monitors the Medical Room during medication administration
Maintains Transitional Housing sign in/out sheets
Maintains 15-Minute Break sign in/out sheets
Performs daily watch clock rounds throughout the building
Documents & completes Incident Reports for events related to the building, premises, off-site occurrences and/or clients
Receives and completes Property Log for all property dropped off to clients
Secures and completes Valuables Log of all client valuables/property
Logs every piece of mail received from the United States Postal Services
Answer, transfers and directs all incoming calls to the appropriate person or department
Monitors Residential Treatment Department and clients when no Residential Treatment staff is in the building
Monitors community service workers
Processes & receipts cash and/or check payments for client accounts when Financial Office is closed
Attends monthly In-service Meetings and staff meetings
Helps/Assists other departments as needed or directed
Maintains attendance with agency guidelines
Contributes to a positive work environment
Other tasks as assigned by leadership