Security Officer

Self
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19120 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 03, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Public Safety
  • Summary

    About the Job

    SHIFT: Varies

    REPORTS TO: Program Manager/Assistant Program Manager

    STATUS: Non-Exempt

    JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Make a facility check before assuming responsibility and note deficiencies during the shift change.
    • Collaborate with the previous shift to make corrections/completion of duties before you assume responsibility for the facility.
    • Document noteworthy information (negative or positive) on the shift report form, ensuring needed supplies are on hand.
    • Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, the presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
    • Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain premises.
    • Immediately inform Program Director and/or Program Coordinator of any unusual incidents concerning residents, buildings, or staff and complete appropriate documentation.
    • Review MISIL book and bed sheets daily for inconsistencies/errors reporting findings to Program Director and/or Program Coordinator daily.
    • Co-facilitate department meetings with Residential Aide Staff and special therapeutic activities when required.
    • Participate in monitoring of resident activities, searches of the resident bedroom, locker, and body search with the metal detector.
    • Copy and maintain a supply of all forms/documents used by the monitors.
    • Responsible for making outside facility ground checks.
    • Review quality and content of subordinates' required paperwork, i.e., Shift, incident Reports, MISIL'sPOS's, Medication Logs, etc.
    • Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.
    • Must make frequent facility checks and act in the capacity of a facility floater.
    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
    • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
    • Previous training and experience in Homeless Shelters, Clean and Sober, Outreach, or Addictive Diseases.
    • Must be well organized, detail-oriented, task-driven, and able to work independently and set daily priorities by maintaining a weekly and monthly schedule.
    • Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
    • Must have valid driver's licenses and motor vehicle records.
  • Job Description

    About the Job

    SHIFT: Varies

    REPORTS TO: Program Manager/Assistant Program Manager

    STATUS: Non-Exempt

    JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Make a facility check before assuming responsibility and note deficiencies during the shift change.
    • Collaborate with the previous shift to make corrections/completion of duties before you assume responsibility for the facility.
    • Document noteworthy information (negative or positive) on the shift report form, ensuring needed supplies are on hand.
    • Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, the presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
    • Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain premises.
    • Immediately inform Program Director and/or Program Coordinator of any unusual incidents concerning residents, buildings, or staff and complete appropriate documentation.
    • Review MISIL book and bed sheets daily for inconsistencies/errors reporting findings to Program Director and/or Program Coordinator daily.
    • Co-facilitate department meetings with Residential Aide Staff and special therapeutic activities when required.
    • Participate in monitoring of resident activities, searches of the resident bedroom, locker, and body search with the metal detector.
    • Copy and maintain a supply of all forms/documents used by the monitors.
    • Responsible for making outside facility ground checks.
    • Review quality and content of subordinates' required paperwork, i.e., Shift, incident Reports, MISIL'sPOS's, Medication Logs, etc.
    • Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.
    • Must make frequent facility checks and act in the capacity of a facility floater.
    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
    • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
    • Previous training and experience in Homeless Shelters, Clean and Sober, Outreach, or Addictive Diseases.
    • Must be well organized, detail-oriented, task-driven, and able to work independently and set daily priorities by maintaining a weekly and monthly schedule.
    • Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
    • Must have valid driver's licenses and motor vehicle records.
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