Life Safety Officer (Security Officer) - Haven for Hope of Bexar County

The Life Safety Officer works under limited supervision, provides security coverage to the Haven for Hope property, conducts foot patrols ...EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS.

High School Graduate or GED

Have a Level 3 Certification with the State of Texas or obtain within 30 days of hire

EXPERIENCE and REQUIREMENTS.

One-year related security experience within the State of Texas

Own a firearm with a Level III Holster

Valid Texas Driver’s License, must be insurable, good driving record

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES.

Skill in building security and lock procedures

Skill in providing protection services

Ability to ensure the security, safety, and wellbeing of all personnel, staff, clients, and premises

Ability to detect, and report suspicious activity, criminal behavior, and security breaches

Ability to assist local law enforcement agencies with ongoing investigations and inquiries

Ability to gather, assemble, analyze, evaluate, and use facts and evidence

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation

Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare detailed and accurate reports using the internal incident report system

Ability to operate office equipment including a computer, printer, and scanner

Ability to understand and follow safety procedures and make logical decisions

Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel

Ability to operate equipment efficiently, such as a two-way radio or body-worn camera

Ability to successfully complete First Aid, CPR, and Bloodborne Pathogens training

Ability to successfully complete Crisis Intervention training

Ability to successfully complete Trauma-Informed Care training

Basic knowledge of Hazardous Materials

Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays

PHYSICAL DEMANDS.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally (with help), up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move object. Physical activities include: balancing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing and repetitive motion. The Life Safety Officer is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned. Employee is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions, exposed to hazards and infectious diseases.

Standard physical activity such as periodic standing, walking, sitting, basic motor skills to access computer files for information or simple data entry.

WORK ENVIRONMENT.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

BENEFITS

Fully paid base employee medical coverage

Fully paid short- and long-term disability coverage

Fully paid base life insurance coverage

Optional spouse, child, or family medical coverage

Optional dental and vision coverage

403b Retirement Plan with 6% company match

Up to 25 paid days off per year in first year (PTO eligibility increases as tenure rises)

12.5 company holidays