Security Specialist - 24/7 Facility Safety & Resident Support

Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Workers Compensation

Merit Increases

Paid Time Off

Floating Holidays

Regular Holidays

Overtime

Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

Career Advancement

Flexible Schedules

COVID Protocols

Job summary

Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas is seeking a Security Specialist to monitor resident activity, enforce program rules, and safeguard the facility. The role requires overseeing shift operations, conducting counts and rounds, and maintaining logs and records with attention to safety and compliance.

Overtime may be required during staffing shortages or emergencies. The position entails collaboration with program staff and participation in mandatory trainings to uphold agency standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with 2–5 years in human services, security, or related fields.
• Willingness to work varied shifts, including weekends/holidays; overtime may be required.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and judgment abilities.
• Experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Bilingual in any language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitors facility operations by supervising residents and coordinating with staff.
• Conducts regular resident counts and rounds; communicates findings for corrective actions.
• Maintains sign-in/out logs and electronic case management records.
• Maintains facility cleanliness and supervises resident cleaning activities.
• Reports safety incidents and completes disciplinary documentation when required.
• Assists with intake procedures and briefings for new shifts.
• Attends staff meetings and participates in ongoing training.

Skills

Organization

Problem solving

Judgment

Multitasking

Self-motivation

Communication skills

Bilingual (plus)

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

MS Office

Job description

Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas is seeking a Security Specialist to monitor resident activity, enforce program rules, and safeguard the facility. The role requires overseeing shift operations, conducting counts and rounds, and maintaining logs and records with attention to safety and compliance.

Overtime may be required during staffing shortages or emergencies. The position entails collaboration with program staff and participation in mandatory trainings to uphold agency standards.