Senior Security Officer

MTC Corrections•Joliet, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Security Officer directly supervises security officers on their assigned shift at the Joliet Job Corps Center. This role is responsible for providing security coverage at the campus access gate, performing patrol duties in assigned areas to ensure positive group relations and activities, and protecting life and property, all in compliance with government and management directives. The position also involves administrative and security department activities, serving as a liaison with the immediate community regarding security, law enforcement, and fire agency matters, and managing security staff including interviewing, hiring, training, disciplining, and terminating personnel. Additionally, the Senior Security Officer assists with policy development, supervises accident investigations, provides fire protection, conducts training programs for staff and students on security policies, performs security audits, and coordinates with other center staff on safety and security matters.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year experience in a supervisory capacity.
Directly related youth program experience may be considered in lieu of formal education requirements on a year by year basis.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Computer proficiency required.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

Directly supervises security officers on their assigned shift.
Responsible for providing security coverage at campus access gate, performing patrol duties in assigned areas to ensure positive group relations and activities, and to protect life and property, in compliance with government and management directives.
Perform administrative and security activities of the department; serve as liaison between center and immediate community in security, law enforcement and fire agency matters.
Interview, hire, train, discipline and terminate security staff subject to required approval.
Provide staff training, evaluate staff performance and recommend personnel changes.
Review incident reports for completeness, conciseness, proper spelling, and grammar, prior to distribution.
Assist with developing new and revised policies and procedures security.
Supervise the investigation of student and staff accidents; ensure all paperwork is completed.
Provide fire protection, conduct frequent fire drills and inspections of the facility.
Conduct orientation and in service training programs for staff and students to ensure that security policies are followed; assist manager, safety & security with safety training and programs.
Conduct periodic security audits to identify deficiencies and recommend changes.
Provide records and reports of departmental activities upon request by management, insurance underwriters, DOL and other government agencies.
Coordinate with other center staff concerning safety and security matters and conduct security related investigations.
Coordinate searches of students’ rooms and belongings to ensure center health and safety.
Provide for the safety and security of students on center grounds through the direction and monitoring of the mobile advisor staff.
Provide positive, quality customer services to students, staff and other center customers.
Participate in student employability programs and activities.
Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps’ Zero Tolerance Policy.
Promote the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions.
Maintain accountability of staff, students and property; adhere to safety practices.