Security Attendance Officer

Security/Attendance Officer

The Security/Attendance Officer controls the Single Point of Access (entry and exit) at each location through managing a sign in and out log out of youth participants, parents/guardians, staff, and vendors/partners. The Security/Attendance Officer ensures the safety of the program at all times including deescalating potential conflicts and calling emergency services (police department, fire department, etc.) when needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sits at the Single Point of Access monitoring all people that enter and exit the site.
• Has all program participants, parents/guardians, staff, and vendors/partners sign into the site upon entry and out of the site upon exit.
• Adds to the positive culture of the program through welcoming all people who are entering the site and displaying a positive attitude and warm demeanor.
• Ensures that all parents/guardians picking up children are indicated in the child's file as responsible adults for the child. Does not allow children to be picked up by adults not known to the program.
• Prevents the entry to program site of any undesirable individual. Works to deescalate conflict by calmly escorting people off site.
• Calls emergency services (police department, fire department) in all emergency situations.

Experience and Education Requirements:

At least two years of experience working in afterschool programs required. High school diploma/GED preferred. High energy, dynamic personality and genuine passion for youth needed.

Agency Profile & Employee Expectations:

Westhab is a prominent community development organization, providing housing and supportive services for more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable members of our community each year. We are staffed by an extraordinary group of hard-working professionals that are fully committed to our mission - Building Communities. Changing Lives. Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are high. We believe that the people and the communities that we have the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. We are a results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact. If you want to apply for this opportunity, it should only be because you feel ready for the challenges and expectations that come with joining this kind of team. (EOE)

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions to workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. Westhab complies with all applicable OSHA standards, rules and regulations in addition to keeping our workplaces free of serious recognized hazards.