Security Guard (6522)

Overview Job Location: ALM-New Orleans La Area Command - New Orleans, LA 70125 Schedule/Hours: Sunday through Wednesday, 4:00pm to 11:30pm Responsibilities Monitors the behavior and activities of clients participating in a Salvation Army housing program; guards the security and safety of Salvation Army facilities and building to ensure compliance with housing rules and policies and to protect the safety of staff and clients. Monitors client's behavior and activates to ensure compliance with program/facility rules guidelines; directs clients in appropriate behavior to stay in the program/facility. Provides security for the building and grounds, being aware of activities happening in building dormitories; maintains awareness of activities occurring outside the building, ensures that vehicles are not in fire lanes and that property and vehicles are not vandalized. Conducts random and routine bed checks to ensure compliance with house rules. Inspects baggage for contraband or inappropriate items which jeopardize the security and safety of clients and staff; may operate a metal detector. Key Responsibilities Ensures that the kitchen staff locks the rear door, that the walk-in cooler door is closed, and that lights are off. Reports any fire hazards or unsafe conditions. Makes visual contact with residents on a regular scheduled basis; records violations of program regulations and completes required reports; notifies the Program Director in a timely manner. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Ability to meet attendance requirements. Limited physical effort required, associated with waking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.). Work is performed in a normal social service housing environment with little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like. Employee Benefits Employee Pension Plan Personal Paid Time Off Education and Experience High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred but not required. Six months experience working with the public with experience working in a security or social service environment preferred. Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Licenses and Certifications First Aid and C.P.R. Certification Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled #J-18808-Ljbffr The Salvation Army