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Security Officer

The Security Department's primary purpose is to provide general security and to assure a safe environment for residents, employees, and facility visitors. It is the policy of Specialized Treatment Facility to have a safe and secure environment which facilitates the growth and development of the residents. The Environment of Care Manual includes a Safety Management Plan and a Security Management plan. The Security Department will abide by the policies of this manual that include: safety management, security management, hazardous materials/waste management, emergency management, fire safety, and utilities management.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Security Officers conduct facility rounds on all shifts.
• They inspect unoccupied building(s) for unlocked doors or windows.
• Facility grounds and residential buildings are to be checked and documented.
• Trespassers or unauthorized persons shall be asked to leave.
• Security personnel may be called regarding disturbances on facility grounds.
• In cases of disturbances, the Security department's primary duty is to provide safety for facility residents, law abiding employees, and guests.
• Security personnel may require the assistance of outside law enforcement officials.
• The log book shall be maintained by each shift.
• During a weather watch or warning occurring on holidays, weekends, and after 4:30 p.m. and before 8:00 a.m. on weekdays, the Security Department shall notify any staffed building including residential living units of the weather watch or warning.
• The Security Department will serve as the switchboard operator for the program and direct calls.
• Security officers also fingerprint individuals and process badges.
• If a maintenance problem is found by or reported to Security after regular maintenance hours, security shall notify the appropriate personnel.
• Security staff often receive monies from parents and guardians for resident monetary accounts and distribute staff payroll checks, so all Security staff will enter into a surety bond.
• Maintains certifications in MANDT, CPR, and first aid as required by STF.
• Maintains a valid driver license and liability insurance to be a driver of a state vehicle.

What you'll need to be successful:

Needs to be a team player that can work independently with sound judgement. Needs to be mature with the ability to use skills for de-escalation in times of crisis. Needs to be able to use physical skills learned when a threat of danger or safety arises. Needs to follow concise directions and be professional and cleanly.