Security

Specific duties include, but are not limited to following:

·      Responsible for sign in and sign out sheets and making sure they are updated.

·      Making sure no strangers are in the building by checking all of the facility rooms.

·      Will be allowed to leave the premises to go to a school or community event if needed.

·      Responsible for maintaining order of staff and residents behavior.

·      Making sure all doors at night and during the day are locked.

·      Maintaining all thirty-two (32) cameras in all areas.

·      Perform checks of all physical cameras in and out of the building making sure they are secure and not damaged or broken.

·      Making sure no one brings in illegal drugs or weapons.

·      Responsible for doing a one on one direct care in dealing with behavior issues.

·      Make sure no one is smoking on the premises.

·      Making sure no locks are put on closets.

·      Making sure no weapons were created from items ie. Pens.

·      Making sure no personal property of staff or residents is removed from the building.

·      Check for signs of any possible items that can contribute to self inflicted violence or demise or hurt ex. Hangers, frayed wires, pieces of wood etc.

·      Responsible for maintaining physical restraints.

·      Completing required forms and incident reports.

·      Be able to assist with the procedure during a 302 situation.

·      Being there to assist during day trips.

·      Responsible for maintaining walkie talkies are accounted for.

·      Doing inspections of all rooming units not limited to bedrooms at night.

·      Having first aid knowledge and maintaining first aid kit.

·      Certified in CPR and performing CPR if needed.

·      Find out about and assist in any 201’s or 302’s report to supervisor if needed.

·      Assistant in handling any altercations amongst staff and/or residents.

Qualifications

A Security shall have the following:

·       High School diploma or a General Education Development (GED) certificate.

·       Must have good health in order to maintain an acceptable attendance record as established by the agency.

·       Must be able to assist with lifting objects or residents (a minimum of 50 pounds for a one person lift and 150 pounds for a two person lift) utilizing approved techniques.

·       All staff will be required to participate in prescribed annual training.

·       The Residential Mentor must be able to work rotating shifts, and the ability to arrive in emergencies within 30 minutes.

·       Bi-lingual is a plus.

Persons in this position are required to maintain licenses in good standing, if applicable.  All candidates must pass a Child Abuse Clearance and Pennsylvania Criminal Record search, plus an FBI criminal history clearance if resident outside Pennsylvania.  All staff will be required to participate in prescribed annual training.