Security Monitor (HLC)

Job Description

The Salvation Army Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Salary Range Starting At
: $14.00 per hour

Job Description:

As the Security Monitor ensures the safety of everyone who enters The Salvation Army Harbor Light Center while ensuring that the Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out.

What You Will Do:

Enforces rules of the Harbor Light Center

Ensures the safety of all clients, staff, and visitors

Monitors all incoming traffic into the facility 24 hours per day

Monitors security cameras

Facilitates and performs emergency evacuations

Secures the building and ensures all doors are locked

Conducts internal and external rounds throughout the building and premises

Performs searches of dorm rooms, or other spaces, to detect contraband or other prohibited items

Conducts Breathalyzers test on every client (required & random) entering South Entrance

Conducts urine drug screens (required & random) on clients as needed

Performs search of belongings on all perspective clients

Performs search of belongings for current clients who have left the facility (i.e., work, shop, etc.) and are re-entering the building, escorting clients to the welcome center where they are searched and changed into scrubs

Directs and documents Bed Checks to verify client census on a nightly basis

Confiscates, disposes, and documents all contraband found on clients, in building or premises

Escort clients to meals when there is no staff available for that department "fill in only"

Monitors clients at breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks

Conducts mandatory Morning Thoughts

Dispenses and tracks lunch bags given to working clients

Transports clients to and from the hospital when there is no one from the client's department to transport "fill in only"

Transport client medications to Medical Room

Monitors the Medical Room during medication administration

Maintains Transitional Housing sign in/out sheets

Maintains 15-Minute Break sign in/out sheets

Performs daily watch clock rounds throughout the building

Documents & completes Incident Reports for events related to the building, premises, off-site occurrences, and/or clients

Receives and completes Property Log for all property dropped off to clients

Secures and completes Valuables Log of all client valuables/property

Logs every piece of mail received from the United States Postal Services

Answer, transfers and directs all incoming calls to the appropriate person or department

Monitors Residential Treatment Department and clients when no Residential Treatment staff are in the building

Monitors community service workers

Processes & receipts cash and/or check payments for client accounts when Financial Office is closed

Attends monthly In-service Meetings and staff meetings

Helps/Assists other departments as needed or directed

Maintains attendance with agency guidelines

Contributes to a positive work environment

Other tasks as assigned by leadership

Minimum Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

Education
: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Background Checks
:
Position requires a background check to be completed, and all background check results will be reviewed.

Experience:
Security experience preferred

Certifications:
Must have a valid driver's license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver's qualification standard; must complete Safe From Harm training within the first 90 days of employment.

Skills/Abilities:

Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele.

Computer proficiency with Microsoft products and ability to learn electronic reporting systems.

If in recovery, must demonstrate a minimum of 2 years sobriety including emotional and social stability

Supervisory Responsibility: None

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Requirements Include:

Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity

Lifting, pulling, and pushing of materials up to 50 pounds

May require bending, squatting, walking.

May require standing for extended

Travel:
No travel required

Working Conditions:
Work is performed in a typical office environment, which may require some weekend and evening work

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Why Work with Us?

If you're ready for a career doing meaningful work with a discernable impact, keep reading. The Salvation Army's brand promise is to Do the Most Good® - and it's our employees that help us get there. At every level and in every discipline, you can have a real impact on your community through the work done inside our walls every day. If you work for us,
you will be the hands and feet that enable us to help others
.

We are as impassioned about our employees as we are about our mission to preach the
Gospel of Jesus Christ
and help anyone in need in
His
name without discrimination. Our work culture reflects this quality, which makes our offices seriously great places to work. Just walk inside our doors and you'll quickly see that our employees are proud to support programs that make a difference.

In addition to traditional Health, Wellness, RX and PTO benefits, see what our employees told us they most liked about working for the Indiana Division of TSA by responding to our most recent 2023 survey...

91% are proud of their work to help meet the needs of people in their communities

75% find their "Work Stress" manageable

80% find their managers supportive during those times of stress

89% appreciate the remote work options they have in their position

98% appreciate how they are allowed to use 4 sicks days as "Discretionary"

99% appreciate the 11 paid holidays they receive each year

See what our employees said when asked to rank the best reasons for working at the Indiana Division Salvation Army...

Helping People

Faith Centered Organization

Work Environment/ Co-Workers

Benefits