Security Monitor — Flexible Work Options

salvarmycareers; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Harbor Light Center is seeking a Security Monitor to safeguard clients, staff, and visitors while upholding the organization's mission. You will manage access, monitor CCTV, and perform routine and emergency procedures to maintain a secure environment.

This role requires vigilance, communication skills, and the ability to conduct searches and screenings as part of daily operations. Sign in/out logs, incident reporting, and collaboration with multiple departments are essential

Qualifications

• Able to speak, write and understand English for effective communication with leadership and clients.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft products and ability to learn electronic reporting systems.
• If in recovery must demonstrate a minimum of 2 years sobriety including emotional and social stability.

Responsibilities

• Enforces rules of the Harbor Light Center.
• Ensures the safety of all clients, staff and visitors.
• Monitors all incoming traffic into the facility 24 hours per day.
• Monitors security cameras.
• Facilitates and performs emergency evacuations.
• Secures the building and ensures all doors are locked.
• Conducts internal and external rounds throughout the building and premises.
• Performs searches of dorm rooms, or other spaces, to detect contraband or other prohibited items.
• Conducts Breathalyzers test on every client entering South Entrance.
• Conducts urine drug screens on clients as needed.
• Performs search of belongings on all perspective clients.
• Performs search of belongings for current clients who have left the facility and are re-entering.
• Directs and documents Bed Checks to verify client census on a nightly basis.
• Confiscates, disposes, and documents all contraband found on clients, in building or premises.
• Escort clients to meals when there is no staff available for that department.”fill in only”
• Monitors clients at breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.
• Conducts mandatory Morning Thoughts
• Dispenses and tracks lunch bags given to working clients.
• Transports clients to and from the hospital when there is no one from the client’s department to transport
• Transports client medications to Medical Room
• Monitors the Medical Room during medication administration
• Maintains Transitional Housing sign in/out sheets
• Maintains 15-Minute Break sign in/out sheets
• Performs daily watch clock rounds throughout the building
• Documents & completes Incident Reports for events related to the building, premises, off-site occurrences and/or clients
• Receives and completes Property Log for all property dropped off to clients
• Secures and completes Valuables Log of all client valuables/property
• Logs every piece of mail received from the United States Postal Services
• Answer, transfers and directs all incoming calls to the appropriate person or department
• Monitors Residential Treatment Department and clients when no Residential Treatment staff is in the building
• Monitors community service workers
• Processes & receipts cash and/or check payments for client accounts when Financial Office is closed
• Attends monthly In-service Meetings and staff meetings
• Helps/Assists other departments as needed or directed
• Maintains attendance with agency guidelines
• Contributes to a positive work environment
• Other tasks as assigned by leadership

Skills

English proficiency

Computer proficiency

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Salvation Army Harbor Light Center is seeking a Security Monitor to safeguard clients, staff, and visitors while upholding the organization's mission. You will manage access, monitor CCTV, and perform routine and emergency procedures to maintain a secure environment.

This role requires vigilance, communication skills, and the ability to conduct searches and screenings as part of daily operations. Sign in/out logs, incident reporting, and collaboration with multiple departments are essential