Security Officers

Brief Description

Exciting Opportunity: Security Officer

Location: 2600 Belmont Ave, Philadelphia, PA

Inglis enables people with disabilities – and those who care for them – to achieve their goals and live life to the fullest.

It is essential that all duties are performed with the highest level of integrity, while supporting Inglis Values and Standards of Excellence, ensuring the achievement of competencies and compliance with regulatory agencies.

Your Impact

The primary purpose of the Security Officer is to provide safety and security of all residents/consumers, employees, visitors, and property of Inglis. Security Officers are responsible for the execution of the duties and responsibilities as set out in the business and departmental operating policies and procedures. Security Officers carry out his/her duties by adhering to the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct, acts in the best interest of Inglis and fully support the mission, vision, values of Inglis.

What You'll Do

• The Inglis Security Officer has the primary responsibility to provide safety and security of all residents/consumers, employees, visitors, and property of Inglis.
• Security Officers are responsible for the execution of the duties and responsibilities as set out in the business and departmental operating policies and procedures.
• Security Officers carry out his/her duties by adhering to the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct, acts in the best interest of Inglis and fully support the mission, vision, values of Inglis.
• Patrol internal and external Inglis premises multiple times throughout each shift to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and other security risks. Maintain high visibility throughout the shift.
• Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, residents/consumers, visitors, contractors, and other persons, document and report any unusual situations.
• Respond to alarms, medical emergencies, workplace violence and investigate disturbances with a sense of urgency
• Effectively write daily shift reports, post logs, incident investigations, equipment failures, resident concerns and other security documentation with accuracy by the end of each shift.
• Document any safety or unsafe conditions and/or hazards that may exists. Effectively communicate with other departments to help assist with mitigating identified risks.
• Greets employees, resident/consumers and visitors daily with professional conduct.
• Answer telephones, manage call-outs by multiple departments, redirect call to appropriate persons, provide feedback.
• Operate security surveillance devices to screen residents, employees, while preventing passage of any unauthorized passages.
• Thoroughly conduct incident investigations, interviews and respond with accuracy. Help to identify corrective actions and close within a timely manner.
• Oversee the Residents Smoke Lounge to ensure residents safety. Calmly intervene for unsafe behaviors and report to report to interdisciplinary team.
• Call authorities including police or fire departments in cases of emergency such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons etc.
• Working knowledge and understanding of all electronic and surveillance systems including phone system, internal paging system, key access, surveillance cameras and equipment, and ID Badge access system.
• Ensuring that the security systems like alarms, CCTVs, telephones, roam alert, badges are functioning properly.
• Report all concerns and incidents that occur on shift to relief, fellow co-workers and direct manager.
  
  

What We Are Looking For

In addition to the necessary skills and experience to perform the responsibilities outlined above, there are a number of traits that a successful candidate will possess.

• Required – A High School diploma
• Equivalent and a minimum of three (3) years of experience is required.
• A valid Pennsylvania or New Jersey driver’s license is preferred.
• CPR Certification and First Aid Certifications preferred or able to be obtained within 6 months of employment.
• Capable of following complex instructions
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to participate in company’s screening process, including drug screen and background investigation.
• Knowledge of Security Operations and Procedures.
• Basic computer skills for the use of email, electronic incident reporting, monitoring systems, and surveillance systems.
  
  

Pay Rate for this Role: $15.22

Join Us

This is your chance to be a part of a team of dedicated staff (including individuals with disabilities). Be a part of a team that's not just making a difference but leading the way daily. If you ready to make a significant impact and lead with passion, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply Now to Become a Part of the Inglis Family!