Safety Officer

The Broward Partnership; Florida; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Safety Officer to ensure the safety and security of a vital community service center. This role involves monitoring the entrance, overseeing client interactions, and enforcing safety protocols while maintaining a welcoming environment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in security, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and the ability to handle emergencies. Join a team committed to making a difference in the community, where your efforts will contribute to a safe and supportive atmosphere for all clients and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with one year of security experience preferred.
• Valid Florida Driver's License is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Monitor entrance and parking lot ensuring safety and compliance.
• Document client behaviors and maintain daily activity logs.
• Enforce safety protocols and manage developing situations.

Skills

Security Oversight

Client Interaction

Emergency Response

Documentation Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

I. JOB SUMMARY:

The Safety Officer is responsible for monitoring the entrance to the Homeless Assistance Center

while assisting in meeting the needs of clients, guests and staff. Daily tasks include general

oversight and monitoring of the front entrance, parking lot, and cameras. The Safety Officer

manages access to the Agency, enforcing compliance with Agency’s safety protocols and

encouraging clients to engage in behaviors and activities that meet the expectations outlined in

the Client Handbook. The Safety Officer understands that Broward County operates a Housing

First model and that all clients’ experience with homelessness should be rare, brief, and nonrecurring.

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES:

1. Greets all clients, staff, and visitors as they approach the security desk, in order to maintain a hospitable, friendly, and safe front entrance.
2. Provides general supervision and oversight of the HAC, ensuring safety and security is maintained at all times.
3. Manages developing situations and alerts appropriate staff.
4. Enforces safety protocols with clients and encourages clients to maintain compliance with program expectations; takes appropriate action when necessary.
5. Monitors the entrance and exit of clients, employees, and guests from the HAC consistent with established protocols, polices, and procedures.
6. Inspects client’s personal items and ensures that prohibited items are not brought onto the campus.
7. Monitors the locked storage areas where clients’ belongings are stored, including appropriately labeling all items, ensuring the safety and security of stored items, and ensuring that retrieval of items is appropriate.
8. Monitors client behaviors and documents in the agency’s electronic health records system following approved documentation standards.
9. Alerts the appropriate staff when visitors arrive and ensures visitors are given appropriate ID and/or escort.
10. Maintains daily activity staff logs and prepares and submits appropriate documentation.
11. Monitors video surveillance system to ensure the safety and security of the Agency and contacts the appropriate personnel when necessary.
12. Oversees parking area and ensures compliance.
13. Accepts donations and appropriately completes documentation.
14. Coordinates and ensures shift coverage. Reviews and submits payroll timesheets on a biweekly basis.
15. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skill, and or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be responsible to perform any other job-related instructions/tasks given by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.

Requirements

III. AGENCY EXPECTATIONS OF EMPLOYEE:

• All employees are expected to adhere to Agency Policies and Procedures.
• All employees are expected to dress appropriately and professionally.
• All employees are expected to attend required and/or assigned Agency trainings.
• All employees are expected to be courteous, polite and friendly both to our clients and to their fellow employees.
• All employees are expected to consistently report to work on time prepared to perform the duties of their position.

IV. QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience: A high school diploma or GED is required and one year experience in

security or related field is preferred. Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License.

V. WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met

by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions.

The Safety Officer mainly works outside in all weather conditions and may be colder or hotter

than normal office settings. The noise level may be higher than normal due to running vehicle

engines and traffic. In addition, the position is active in the community as situations warrant,

representing BP.