Sr. Safety & Security Advisor

About Distinction LLC

Distinction, LLC is a Mississippi-based business that oversees operation of the St. Louis Job Corps Center. We are
looking for qualified applicants who are enthusiastic, energetic, and purpose-driven.

Working with at-promise youth on a Job Corps Center is both rewarding and fulfilling. We offer competitive pay and a positive work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth and development.

About the role

• Reports to the Safety/Security Manager.  This is a non-exempt/hourly SCA covered position. Assists Safety/Security Manager in providing guidance and oversight to Center and other Safety/Security Advisors. Demonstrates on-going commitment to preparing young people for the workforce by modeling, mentoring, and monitoring excellence in the eight Career Success Standards of:  workplace relations and ethics; information management; communications; multicultural awareness; personal growth and development; career and personal planning; interpersonal skills and independent living.

What you'll do

• Tours the center periodically to insure a continual awareness of center activity.
• Ensures security of buildings, vehicles, and property by checking doors, windows, lighting, appliances, equipment, locks, and emergency equipment.
• Maintains a logbook, registering all calls received, unusual occurrences, observations and decisions made, or action taken.
• Ensures orderly departure of any trainee from the center and notifies the parents or legal guardians when necessary.
• Ensures orderly, safe, and clean-living conditions.
• Prepares a complete report that details notable events.
• Informs the Manager/Social Development Director/Center Director of anything that warrants immediate attention, including major incidents, extreme emergencies, unscheduled arrival of important visitors, etc.
• Provides leadership training for trainee leaders on effective communications, conflict management, zero tolerance and social skills.
• Attends staff training as required.
• Adheres to Center Quality Assurance Plan.
• Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills including personal responsibility and computer fluency.
• Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property, adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
• Cultivates and maintains a climate on center that is free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.
• May assist with other tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One – three years of experience in law enforcement, security and/or public safety required.
•   Experience working with youth preferred.
• Minimum one year of supervisory experience
• Valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.

Additional Requirements:

Must have regular attendance.  Ability to motivate and inspire staff. Ability to design and implement work plans. Ability to establish and handle multiple priorities. Must obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid Certification. Proficiency with personal computer and applicable software. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Position requires an ability to operate office equipment.  In addition, individual must be able to interact with team members and maintain an effective working relationship with Center staff and departments.