Housing Monitor & Security Guard (8551)

SALVATION ARMY; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Murfreesboro housing program is hiring for a part-time role focused on security, safety, and client oversight. The position monitors residents, enforces house rules, and coordinates with staff to maintain a secure environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, and some public-facing or security experience is preferred. The role includes benefits and works in a community housing setting in Murfreesboro, TN.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of security practices and procedures.
• Ability to influence and enforce security rules.
• Ability to respond to emergencies calmly.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Monitor client behavior and enforce program and facility rules.
• Observe through security cameras and respond to emergencies.
• Record violations and prepare required reports for the director.
• Maintain confidentiality of residents and logs.
• Lock/unlock entrances and assist residents as needed.
• Distribute to-go meals and perform related duties.

Skills

Security knowledge

Behavior influence

Emergency response

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: KT-Murfreesboro Corps - Murfreesboro, TN 37129, Position Type: Part Time with Benefits 20 or More, Education Level: High School Diploma/GED, Salary Range: $15.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Housing,

JOB SUMMARY:

Monitors the behavior and activities of clients participating in a Salvation Army housing program; guards the security the safety of Salvation Army facilities and buildings to ensure compliance with housing rules and policies and to protect the safety of staff and clients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Monitors client's behavior and activities to ensure compliance with program, and facility rules guidelines; directs clients in a trauma-informed way of the appropriate behavior in order to stay in the program/facility.
• Monitors telephones, security cameras, and fire alarm system; notifies proper authorities when emergency assistance is needed.
• Monitors and assists clients signing in/out of the facility; ensures compliance with program/facility rules.
• Conducts safety searches upon reasonable suspicion to ensure compliance with house rules.
• Ensures all exterior and office doors are locked and secured after business hours.
• Ensures that any fire hazards or unsafe conditions are reported.
• Reports and investigates suspected contraband or inappropriate items which jeopardize the security, and safety of other clients, and staff and operates a breathalyzer.
• Makes visual contact with residents on a regular scheduled basis; records violations of program regulations and completes required reports; notifies the Program Director in a timely manner.
• Prepares and maintains client logs and records for assigned shift; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same.
• Maintains confidentiality of all clients including their location, conversation, and records.
• Locks and unlocks gates and main entrances as scheduled; assists residents if they are locked out of their room.
• Responds to emergencies by calling for emergency services or Mobile Crisis and aids residents until help arrives.
• Answers phone calls, takes messages and logs all calls properly.
• Distributes to-go meals to residents who come in late after work.
• Performs other related work as required.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of security practices and procedures.
• Ability to influence and control human behavior and enforce security rules and guidelines.
• Ability to respond to emergencies in a calm and effective manner.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred but not required, and six months experience working with the public with experience work in a security or social service environment preferred, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.