Safety/Security Officer

Maine Tech Hub; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Equus Workforce Solutions in Bangor, Maine is seeking a Security Officer to enforce safety policies, perform patrols, and protect people and property across the center. The role includes incident investigations, reporting, and coordination of transportation support as needed.

The position emphasizes safeguarding civil rights, de-escalation, and a customer-service oriented approach for staff, students, and visitors, with a focus on maintaining a safe, respectful environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year related security/transition experience (preferred)
• Experience working with youth or in youth-service settings
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record as per state requirements

Responsibilities

• Enforce all laws, rules and policies by the Safety and Security Department.
• Perform alarm and patrol duties to protect life and property from theft, vandalism, fire, or other incidents.
• Conduct inspections of grounds and facilities and document results.
• Investigate incidents on center and provide clear, accurate reports.
• Control disturbances and assist staff in de-escalating situations.
• Ensure students’ civil rights are not violated.
• Provide vehicle transportation support under supervisor direction.
• Offer customer service and assistance to visitors, program participants, and staff.
• Log and file required security logs and records on time.
• Maintain timely vehicle and transportation logs and student accountability.
• Search program participants and others entering center for contraband.
• Supervise participants in isolation when needed.
• Communicate clearly and model appropriate CSS and employability skills.
• Maintain accountability of staff, students, and property.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

One-year related experience

Experience working with youth

Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record

Job description

at Equus Workforce Solutions in Bangor, Maine, United States

Job Description

Company Description

Our Job Corps programs provide life-changing services that help young people succeed in school, obtain good jobs, excel in their chosen fields, and serve as contributing members of their communities. We accomplish this through an intense commitment to safety, quality service, excellence, and partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for enforcing all laws, rules and policies authorized by the Safety and Security Department.
• Performs alarm and patrol duties in assigned areas to protect life and property against theft, misappropriation, vandalism, fire, flood, or similar disaster, suspicious acts and/or persons, and other unusual conditions.
• Makes physical inspections and security checks of grounds and facility and documents results as required.
• Investigates incidents on center and provides clear and accurate reports.
• Controls disturbances and assists staff in de-escalating situations.
• Ensures students' civil rights are not violated.
• Provide vehicle transportation support function under direction of supervisor in compliance with government, corporate and management directives.
• Provides customer service and aide to all visitors, program participants, and staff.
• Picks up and delivers material as directed.
• Performs routine vehicle inspections on GSA fleet; and reports vehicle repair needs to as required.
• Issues visitor passes and temporary vehicle permits.
• Completes required security logs, documentation, and records accurately and on time.
• Maintains timely and accurate vehicle and transportation logs and records.
• Maintains timely and accurate student accountability.
• Accurately logs employees, visitors, vendors, and program participants as they enter and exit the center.
• Searches all program participants entering center for contraband.
• Searches others entering and exiting center as required.
• Supervises program participants in isolation.
• Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills.
• Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property.
• Adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
• Fosters and sustains a conducive environment at the center, ensuring it remains free from harassment, intimidation, and disrespect, thereby ensuring a safe space for both staff and students to engage in work and learning.
• Attends all required staff training opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One-year related experience.
• Experience working with youth.
• A valid driver's license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About Equus

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry's best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.

When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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