Part-Time Shelter Security Guard – Evening & Weekend

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

403(b) retirement plan

Dental and Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account

PTO and 12 Paid Holidays

Discount Marketplace

Community impact

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is seeking a Facility Security Guard for CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence in Columbus, Ohio. The role includes verifying resident entrances, conducting internal and exterior facility checks, and assisting staff to de-escalate incidents while maintaining a professional demeanor.

This position offers weekend and evening hours, starting pay at $16 per hour and up to $18 with experience, plus benefits for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• High School degree, GED, or equivalent work experience required.
• Previous experience in a security role preferred.
• Previous experience working with a diverse population preferred.
• Previous experience in a residential social service setting preferred.
• Valid Ohio driver's license and ability to meet LSS insurance standards required.

Responsibilities

• Verify entrance for residents at side door, primarily during curfew.
• Perform internal inspections of the CHOICES' facility to ensure the security of the building and to check for any security concerns. Communicates any violations via the Unusual Incident Report procedure and informs direct supervisor.
• Performs exterior inspections of the CHOICES's facility via cameras to ensure the security of the building and to check for any safety concerns. Communicates any violations via the Unusual Incident Report procedure and informs direct supervisor.
• Accompany Shelter Advocate and Case Management staff to de-escalate any incidents and/or threats of violence utilizing techniques provided from staff training.
• Responds to security concerns according to CHOICES/Lutheran Social Services policies and procedures.
• Utilize daily log to document incidents, occurrences, and shift activity. Submit to manager and security team prior to end of shift. Proactively communicates any issues or concerns to on-coming shift Security Officer.
• Accompany staff when directed to conduct searches according to CHOICES policies & procedures, for Reasonable Suspicion.
• Escorts staff, volunteers, visitors, and other persons to and from vehicles as requested or necessary.
• Always maintains professional demeanor with residents, donors, volunteers, and other staff.
• Follow all CHOICES policies and procedures, refer to the LSS handbook.

Skills

Security experience

Diversity awareness

Education

High School degree, GED, or equivalent

Job description

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is seeking a Facility Security Guard for CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence in Columbus, Ohio. The role includes verifying resident entrances, conducting internal and exterior facility checks, and assisting staff to de-escalate incidents while maintaining a professional demeanor.

This position offers weekend and evening hours, starting pay at $16 per hour and up to $18 with experience, plus benefits for eligible staff.