Senior Security Officer

Equus Workforce Solutions • Owings Mills, MD

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About The Position

The Senior Security Officer supervises Security personnel on assigned shifts to ensure compliance with policies and procedures. In the absence of the Safety/Security Manager, this role functions as the primary on-center contact for on-duty supervisors, law enforcement agencies, and other on-duty staff for immediate response to situations requiring Safety and Security staff attention. The officer continually makes physical inspections and security checks of grounds and facility and documents results. This position performs safety/security officer duties and provides supervision to staff to protect life and property against theft, vandalism, misappropriation, fire, flood, or similar disaster on assigned shift in compliance with government, corporate, and management directives. The officer informs the Safety/Security Manager and the Center Director or designee of anything that warrants immediate attention, including major incidents, extreme emergencies, unscheduled arrival of important visitors, etc. Additionally, the officer investigates incidents on center and provides clear and accurate reports, controls disturbances, assists staff in de-escalating situations, and ensures students' civil rights are not violated. Responsibilities also include transporting students as assigned, performing routine vehicle inspections on GSA fleet, completing required security logs, maintaining timely and accurate student accountability, and fostering a conducive environment at the center.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One-year related experience.
• Experience working with youth.
• A valid driver's license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Security personnel on assigned shifts to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Functions as primary on-center contact for on-duty supervisors, law enforcement agencies, and other on-duty staff in the absence of the Safety/Security Manager.
• Conducts physical inspections and security checks of grounds and facility and documents results.
• Performs safety/security officer duties and supervises staff to protect life and property against theft, vandalism, misappropriation, fire, flood, or similar disaster.
• Informs the Safety/Security Manager and the Center Director or designee of incidents requiring immediate attention.
• Investigates incidents on center and provides clear and accurate reports.
• Controls disturbances and assists staff in de-escalating situations.
• Ensures students' civil rights are not violated.
• Transports students as assigned.
• Picks up and delivers material as directed.
• Performs routine vehicle inspections on GSA fleet and reports vehicle repair needs.
• Completes required security logs, documentation, and records accurately and on time.
• Maintains timely and accurate vehicle and transportation logs and records.
• Maintains timely and accurate student accountability.
• Accurately logs employees, visitors, vendors, and students as they enter and exit the center.
• Searches all students entering center for contraband.
• Searches others entering and exiting center as required.
• Supervises students in isolation.
• Models appropriate CSS and employability skills.
• Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property.
• Adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
• Fosters a conducive environment at the center, ensuring it remains free from harassment, intimidation, and disrespect.
• Attends all required staff training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: High school or GED