Security Technician

Position Summary: This position will provide unarmed security staffing at the WCS Administration Building as well as the Community Based Mental Health Programs facility. The position will provide safety and security to WCS participants, staff, and visitors in a consistent and professional manner. This position also provides back up security assistance as needed to all WCS program locations, and back up coverage at shelter programs as needed. This position will also assist with drop in security assessments to support WCS programs consisting of The Milwaukee County Day Reporting Center, Parsons House, Joshua Glover, Thurgood Marshall Apartments, Shelter Care, Project Excel, Bakari Center, Sankofa House, Swigart, North Campus, and the WCS Behavioral Health Community Based Mental Health Programs. Essential Functions: 1. Greeting and directing visitors and participants. 2. Ensures visitors and / or participants are signing in and out. 3. Have thorough knowledge of the programs offered within WCS and their locations. 4. Conducting interior and exterior building checks. 5. De-escalate situations that may arise with participants and removing them from the building / premises if necessary. 6. Provide backup coverage for shelter programs as needed. 7. Coordinates timely submission of reports and documentation such as accidents, incident reports, and / or medical response reports. Other Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Takes appropriate action to prevent or diffuse potentially disruptive behavior. 2. Submits work orders to WCS Facilities Department and WCS IT as related to security needs in the programs. 3. Responsible for overall safety and security of participants and staff. 4. Assist with clearing floors during fire / tornado drills or actual events. 5. Assist with mail and deliveries as needed. 6. Report incidents to Milwaukee Police as required. 7. Ensure that any security or facility issues are reported to the necessary entities. 8. Other duties as assigned. PIf74a2217661e-25448-39310860aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a