Security Officer

Concordance

Saint Louis, MO

Paid Time Off
Full-Time

Job Description

Description

As one of the fastest growing behavioral health organizations in the nation, Concordance supports individuals leaving prison on their healing journey, giving participants an opportunity to lead joyful, abundant, and purposeful lives.

Our holistic, integrated, evidence-based re-entry model is unique in its scope and unparalleled in its impact. Since our inception in 2015, we have driven a 56% reduction in reincarceration among our participants within three years of their release from prison. In addition, we have received accreditation from CARF, the leading accreditor of nonprofit, health and human services organizations.

Our passionate, motivated, talented team makes this happen – and we’re seeking exceptional candidates to join us! Now is the perfect time to apply, as we expand our life-changing program to new Centers across the country.

Overview:
The Security Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of Concordance’s participants, team members, and facilities. In this role, you will interact with our participants, team members, and visitors and work with a team of Security Officers.

Your role will involve:

Protecting the Concordance’s property and team members by conducting interior and exterior rounds, observing for safety and security issues or theft, and monitoring of parking lots
Completing random drug screens of participants
Monitoring entry to the Concordance Center, including bag searches and security systems
Monitoring video surveillance equipment
Responding to overhead pages and requests for assistance
Writing reports on irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences
Enforcing security policies and procedures
Collaborating with Concordance team members to ensure the safety and security of Concordance’s participants, team members, and facilities

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

The right candidate will come with:

Passion for Concordance’s mission
Energy for multi-disciplinary, team environment
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to ensure effective security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and facilities
Strong attention to detail

Required education, licensure, and experience:

2+ years of security, military, or law enforcement experience
Ability to obtain and maintain an armed security guard license where applicable
Driver’s License
Prior experience with justice-involved adults or other vulnerable populations preferred
Higher education degree preferred
CPR / Adult First Aid certification preferred

What to expect when you join Concordance

A driven team with a desire to help our participants move forward. We come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences -- from behavioral health to corporate strategy and beyond, but we all come together with the goal to restore individuals, rebuild families, transform communities, and advance the field of re-entry.

Team benefits:

We know the importance of work-life balance and the value of having time for yourself and your family on a consistent basis. Concordance offers competitive pay and generous PTO for part-time team members.

Join our team at Concordance where you can make a real difference, be part of an inspired and inspiring group of people, and, together, help drive our strategic future by redefining social justice and change.