Security Officer

Southwest Airlines; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 33,150 - 44,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Overtime opportunities

Free meals

Sick pay and holidays

Paid vacation

401(k) after one year

Veteran applicant encouragement

Job summary

Behavioral Systems Southwest, Inc. is seeking a Security Officer for a residential program, ensuring a safe environment for clients, staff, and visitors. You will support reintegration services for ex‑offenders while enforcing program policies.

The role requires handling varied shifts including graveyard and weekends, with duties such as population control, urinalyses, and safety enforcement. A high school diploma is required, and background checks are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational ability and ability to multi‑task.
• Work varied schedule, including graveyard/swing shifts, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Population counts and movement control in and out of the program.
• Conduct urinalysis testing and searches.
• Ensure life safety and enforce policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Assist with decision making, social skills development, and job search support for residents.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong organization

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Overview

Behavioral Systems Southwest, Inc. is seeking a dedicated and reliable Security Officer to work in our residential program. The role involves maintaining a safe and secure environment for clients, employees, and visitors, while providing comprehensive reintegration services to the ex‑offender population.

Responsibilities

• Population counts and movement control in and out of the program.
• Conduct urinalysis testing and searches.
• Ensure life safety and enforce policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Assist with decision making, social skills development, and job search support for residents.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational ability and ability to multi‑task.
• Work varied schedule, including graveyard/swing shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Pass an extensive criminal background investigation.
• Clear DMV record and provide a 3‑year DMV printout at the time of application.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance at no cost to employee; hourly differential paid if waiving insurance in the RRC programs.
• Regular overtime opportunities.
• Free meals and paid meal breaks.
• Sick pay and 13 paid holidays.
• Two weeks paid vacation for years 1‑5 and three weeks thereafter.
• 401(k) retirement plan after one year of service; matching available.
• Veteran applicant encouragement.

Schedule & Compensation

• Full‑time, 24/7 program; no less than 40 hours per week.
• Pay: $18.75 per hour.
• Schedule: 8‑hour shifts, evening shift, holidays, overtime, weekends as needed.

Location

Van Nuys, CA 91406 — employee required to relocate before starting work.