Senior Safety/Security Officer

Equus•Dayton, OH

3d•$18 - $22

About The Position

The Senior Safety/Security Officer supervises Security personnel on assigned shifts, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures. When the Safety/Security Manager is absent, the officer serves as the primary on-center contact during the assigned shift for on-duty supervisors, law enforcement agencies, and staff responding to situations requiring Safety and Security attention. The role protects life and property through safety and security duties, physical inspections and security checks, incident investigations, disturbance response, and accurate reporting and recordkeeping. The officer supports a safe, respectful center environment, maintains accountability for staff, students, and property, and ensures students’ civil rights are respected. Duties also include student transportation, vehicle inspections, entry and exit logging, searches for contraband, and supervision of students in isolation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of related experience.
Experience working with youth.
Valid driver’s license in the state of employment and an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

Supervise Security personnel on assigned shifts and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
Serve as the primary on-center contact for on-duty supervisors, law enforcement agencies, and staff during the assigned shift when the Safety/Security Manager is absent.
Conduct physical inspections and security checks of grounds and facilities, and document results.
Perform safety and security duties to protect life and property against theft, vandalism, misappropriation, fire, flood, and similar hazards.
Inform the Safety/Security Manager and Center Director or designee of matters requiring immediate attention, including major incidents, emergencies, and unscheduled arrivals of important visitors.
Investigate on-center incidents and prepare clear, accurate reports.
Control disturbances and assist staff with de-escalating situations.
Ensure students’ civil rights are not violated.
Transport students as assigned and pick up or deliver materials as directed.
Perform routine inspections of the GSA fleet and report vehicle repair needs as required.
Complete security logs, documentation, and records accurately and on time.
Maintain accurate vehicle, transportation, and student accountability logs and records.
Log employees, visitors, vendors, and students as they enter and exit the center.
Search students entering the center for contraband and search others entering or exiting as required.
Supervise students in isolation.
Communicate clearly and model appropriate CSS and employability skills.
Maintain accountability of staff, students, and property.
Adhere to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
Foster and sustain a center environment free from harassment, intimidation, and disrespect.
Attend required staff training opportunities.