Security Officer

Job Title: Security Officer I

Reports To: Supervisor of Security

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary

Do you want to use your security expertise at a company that makes a difference in the lives of others? At Father Joe’s Villages, we’re looking for compassionate, mission-driven security professionals to join our team and help us end homelessness one life at a time. Our work is driven by our C.R.E.E.D which is the foundation for our interactions with clients, volunteers, other staff members, and the community at large:

Essential Functions

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

• Patrols, responds, and records incidents that occur s intervention techniques when needed.
• Maintains surveillance of properties through cameras and patrolling routes.
• Conducts crowd control during meal times or when other special events occur.
• Reports hazards and issues parking citations.

Job Requirements

• CA Guard Card certification required.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Adult CPR/First Aid & AED certified.
• Basic user of MS Office.
• Be at least 21 years of age with a minimum of 3 years of driving experience; possesses a valid California driver's license; and has no Class 1 or more than two Class 2 violations within the past 36 months.
• Participate in an annual Tuberculosis screening and/or other screenings when necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be granted where appropriate.

Our Values

Compassion - Concern for others and the desire to assist.

Respect - An act of giving particular or special regard.

Empathy - Understanding and being aware of and sensitive to the feelings, thoughts, and experiences of others without judgment.

Empowerment - Helping others to help themselves.

Dignity - All people are considered worthy of our esteem.

Competitive Rewards

• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Onsite Childcare
• Free Lunch for most locations
• Leadership Training Program for Supervisors
• Casual Dress Code for most positions
• Mother-Baby Friendly Award

This position protects the property and ensures the safety of staff, clients, and visitors by patrolling assigned areas.

Work Environment

• Work involves continuous exposure to hazardous substances, potentially dangerous situations, and unpleasant work conditions such as adverse weather conditions or extreme risk of accident or ill health.
• Physical Demand
• Bending and Stooping:
  Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist.
• Climbing:
  Ascending or descending ladders or stairs using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
• Heavy Carrying/Lifting:
  Physically transporting, raising items from a lower to a higher position, or moving objects horizontally weighing 45 pounds and over from one location to another.
• Kneeling:
  Bending legs at knees to come to rest on one or both knees.
• Mobility Requirement:
  Ability to get from one office location to another.
• Reaching above shoulder:
  Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Repetitive motion:
  Substantial movements of the wrists, hands, fingers, and/or upper body for sustained periods of time, including using extremities to drag, push, pull or grasp.
• Sitting:
  Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Standing:
  Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Walking:
  Moving about on foot, particularly for long distances.
• Visual Requirement:
  Able to see and read computer screens, detect color coding, etc.
• Hearing Requirement:
  Able to detect specific noises, proper equipment operation.