Night Security

Job Requirements JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Portage House, a part of the Portage County Health & Human Services department, is hiring a full-time Night Security person to join their team! This position is based at the Portage House, the Community & Residential Program which provides supervision for adults who are working on integrating into the public after incarceration and ensures the safety of program residents and protection of the public. This position works 4 - 10 hour shifts, Sunday thru Wednesday 10 pm - 8 am and has Thursday, Friday and Saturday's off! House Coverage and Client Supervision Reviews prior shift activities and the sign-out/in log. Orients self to new residents, their special needs and supervision requirements. Updates self-concerning status of all program residents. Monitors residents' activities during shift. Ensures curfews have been met and all residents are in the facility unless their absence has been authorized. Follows appropriate program procedures in the event a resident leaves or is absent from the facility without authorization. Manages crisis situations and responds to the need for disciplinary actions. Provides informal counseling if necessary during shift. Follows appropriate program procedures in the event any client's behavior requires intervention. Completes safety and security inspections of the facility and residents as scheduled during shift. Conducts urine screens, breathalyzer tests, and personal, room and property searches as assigned or as situation warrants. Completes intake and orientation process as assigned. Enforces all rules, policies, restrictions, and special conditions pertaining to clients. Assessment and Reporting Maintains accurate records of activities and incidents in the daily log. Prepares incident reports if necessary. Screens prospective client referral files, writes summaries and recommends whether to grant initial interviews. Types other computerized reports. House Management Monitors the completion of duties assigned to residents. Logs the use of prescribed medications by residents. Conducts fire safety and hazardous weather drills as assigned. Trains part-time night security staff. Schedules night security and relief shifts. Other Experience and Qualifications Crisis management, security experience, or Experience Providing Supervision In a Residential Setting Preferred. First Aid, CPR, Fire Safety certification required. If not certified at time of hire these certifications must be obtained within 90 days of hire date. #J-18808-Ljbffr Portage County