Senior Safety/Security Officer

Equus • Dayton, OH

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About The Position

The Senior Safety/Security Officer supervises security personnel on assigned shifts and ensures compliance with policies and procedures. When the Safety/Security Manager is absent, the officer serves as the primary center contact on the assigned shift for on-duty supervisors, law enforcement agencies, and other staff responding to situations requiring safety and security attention.

The role includes conducting and documenting physical inspections and security checks, protecting life and property, investigating incidents, controlling disturbances, and helping staff de-escalate situations. The officer supports student safety and civil rights, maintains accountability for staff, students, and property, and ensures the center remains free from harassment, intimidation, and disrespect.

The officer also transports students and materials as assigned; inspects GSA fleet vehicles and reports repair needs; maintains security, vehicle, transportation, and student accountability records; logs people entering and leaving the center; searches students for contraband and searches others as required; supervises students in isolation; models appropriate CSS and employability skills; follows safety practices; and attends required staff training.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise security personnel on assigned shifts and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• In the absence of the Safety/Security Manager, serve as the primary on-center contact for on-duty supervisors, law enforcement agencies, and other staff responding to situations requiring Safety and Security staff attention.
• Conduct and document physical inspections and security checks of the grounds and facilities.
• Perform safety and security duties and supervise staff to protect life and property from theft, vandalism, misappropriation, fire, flood, and similar disasters.
• Inform the Safety/Security Manager and Center Director or designee of matters requiring immediate attention, including major incidents, extreme emergencies, and unscheduled arrivals of important visitors.
• Investigate on-center incidents and prepare clear, accurate reports.
• Control disturbances and assist staff in de-escalating situations.
• Ensure students’ civil rights are not violated.
• Transport students and pick up or deliver materials as assigned.
• Perform routine inspections of the GSA fleet and report vehicle repair needs.
• Complete required security logs, documentation, and records accurately and on time.
• Maintain timely and accurate vehicle and transportation logs and records.
• Maintain timely and accurate student accountability.
• Accurately log employees, visitors, vendors, and students entering and exiting the center.
• Search students entering the center for contraband and search others entering and exiting as required.
• Supervise students in isolation.
• Communicate clearly and consistently 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 all required staff training opportunities.

Benefits

• Extensive learning opportunities and networking programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED