Security Specialist

Holy Family Institute•Moon Township, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Holy Family Institute (HFI) is a 125-year-old Catholic organization with an impeccable history of serving children and families in the Pittsburgh Region. We are one of Pittsburgh’s largest social service organizations operating 15 programs in three counties. We are an independent organization guided by Catholic Social Teachings and serving people of all faiths and backgrounds.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED with 2- 5 years’ experience in safety, security and/or the human service field.
Must obtain required safety & security credentials/certifications once hired
Demonstrates good verbal, written and oral communication skills. High degree of proficiency with Windows, MS Word, and Excel. Confidence working with technology
Must have or be able to obtain Act 33, 34 and FBI
Ability to drive a car or van; must have valid PA driver’s license.
Must be at least 21 years of age
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
Ability to passively physically restrain a child if necessary
Ability to lift or push a minimum of 20 lbs by themselves or up to 50 lbs with the assistance of others.
Ability to stay awake for entire working shift
Ability to verbally de-escalate children during a crisis situation.
Capable of frequently climbing stairs and other activities that involve physical exertion (i.e. walking hallways, walking across campus)
Quick physical response to a crisis situation.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish and English (read, write and speak) preferred

Responsibilities

Promotes the Mission and Philosophy of Holy Family Institute
The Security Specialist will provide 24/7 security, making rounds, monitoring visitors on campus, watching video cameras, ensuring safety of the Unaccompanied Children, and completing end of shift reports
Security Specialists will monitor additional activities related to overall building and ground safety and security
Documents and reports all incidents as per agency policy and procedure
Completes regular routine rounds as per policies and procedures
Promotes positive professional image of the agency through interpersonal interactions and appearance.
Develops and maintain professional and supportive relationships with all agency staff, volunteers, local community members and outside contractors and vendors
Conducts and generates written reports for fire drills
Checks fire suppression equipment, (fire extinguishers, hydrants, sprinklers, and kitchen hood system) in all the facilities and vehicles of the program monthly and assists in annual inspections
Responds to and handles fire alarms for the HFI facilities
Responds to and handles or provides assistance with campus-wide emergencies
Corrects and provides minor maintenance to identified safety hazards and causes for action to be taken on larger hazards through either immediate notification of key staff or email/voice mail
Oversees and maintains card access systems and supports video surveillance and two-way radio systems for the Journey of Hope Program
Checks and locks facilities and create a record of any open/unlocked doors
Must have flexible hours based on needs of program
Participates in team meetings, administrative meetings and other meetings as assigned
Participates in all required agency and regulatory trainings within expected time frames.
Promptly reports civil or criminal convictions, charges, arrests, investigations, or adjudications that may arise since staff member’s last background investigation. This includes but is not limited to sexual abuse in a prison, jail, holding facility, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, other institution (as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997), or care provider facility; conviction of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or who was civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in such activity.
Completes other duties as assigned by supervisor.