Shelter Security Officer

Job Title: Shelter Security Officer

Department: Security

Reports To: Security Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Job Summary:

Provide security for all areas of the Washington Street Shelter, Including all parking lot and common areas, dorms and sleeping areas as well as all any other areas in which staff, volunteers and residents may frequent.

Hours:

The shelter is a 24 hour 7 day a week operation, all hours and days ofavailability are necessary for position. If specific hours and days are requested, accommodation will be discussed at time of initial meeting and/or offer.

Specific Duties:

• Perform security duties, includes patrolling, crowd control, unlocking/locking buildings, arming/disarming alarms, monitoring CCTV system.
• File incident reports in a timely manner. Completion of incident reports to possibly include accessing, reviewing and providing pictures and/or video from surveillance system to local authorities and/or SVdP departments.
• Perform essential operational duties as needed on all properties when volunteers are not present or able to be on property (Trash removal, sweeping, moping, serving, stacking tables or chairs)
• Respond to emergency incidents, provide support and take lead in providing life saving measures like CPR, AED, First-Aid, and/or Naloxone or Epinephrine injections.
• Observe staff, volunteers and guests to ensure everyone displays a pass or a company badge to be on property. Ensure all persons on property are following any health and safety guidelines set by SVdP.
• Monitor employees, volunteers and client volunteers performing duties in their assigned area/s or department. Investigate any suspicious behavior by individuals on property or in surrounding areas.
• Perform searches on all residents and their belongings upon return to property and before admission to building is granted
• Demonstrate and promote ownership and a sense of community among residents and co-workers
• Perform dorm checks periodically, and ensuring that dorms and sleeping areas are kept clean and free of trash and other debris

• Professionally handle disputes on property and take appropriate action and measures including removal of individuals and/or initiate contact with proper emergency response agencies. Demonstrate de-escalation techniques and care for post incident occurrences.
• Display professional behavior in all situations. Maintain good working relationships with all staff, volunteers, and clients. Assist all department managers, supervisors, or assistant supervisors with personnel, volunteer or guest conflicts.
• Perform other duties assigned by Security Manager/Supervisor
• Participate in and serve as a model for SVdP’s Culture of Philanthropy, and ensure SVdP volunteers feel welcomed and appreciated *

* Volunteer engagement and appreciation, as well as Culture of Philanthropy participation are part of all job descriptions at SVdP, and a very important part of the organizational culture and values

Education Requirements:

Experience/Special Requirements:

• One year of prior experience in a related position
• Position requires continuous, direct interaction with staff, volunteers and clients
• Ability to translate between English and Spanish is a plus

Physical Requirements:

About St. Vincent de Paul:

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is dedicated to feeding, clothing, housing and healing individuals and families in our community who have nowhere else to turn for help. As important, SVdP provides meaningful opportunities for volunteers to serve their neighbors in need with love and compassion.

As an employer, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul knows the importance of exceeding the expectation of being an “equal opportunity employer”. As an organization, we are actively seeking to build a diverse and inclusive team with a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills to support the incredible diversity of the guests we serve within St. Vincent de Paul. SVdP does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a veteran, status as an individual with a disability, and any other characteristics.