Security Guard Team Lead (Correctional Residence C
Company: SAFER FOUNDATION
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionThe Safer Foundation is a social service provider
to individuals with arrest and conviction records. Through a full
range of services, including case management, educational
instruction and advocacy, we focus on preparing individuals for the
world of work by helping them find and keep productive and
meaningful employment. General Summary: The Correctional Residence
Counselor (CRC-II), under direction of the Chief of Security,
supervises and coordinates the activities of the assigned CRC-I
staff ensuring proper security, sanitation and safety requirements
are maintained in the Safer Foundation's Adult Transition Centers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs the duties of shift supervisor at one of the all-male
Adult Transition Centers
- Supervises CRC I security staff during assigned shift to ensure
the safety and security needs of residents, staff and visitors
- Ensures assigned duties are carried out by center
residents
- Pre-approves and submits time off requests for staff.
Participates in the selection of CRC-I staff
- Ensures that proper security, sanitation and safety
requirements are met; maintains surveillance of residents;
supervises resident counts, searches for contraband, and the
distribution of medication.
- Participates in the orientation of all new facility residents;
ensures that residents have been advised of and adhere to rules and
regulations of the facility.
- Coordinates transportation of residents to and from work
locations, medical appointments and recreational activities;
maintains accurate vehicle records and reports.
- Reviews reports prepared by assigned staff such as resident
count sheets, medication logs and sign out sheets; prepares and
maintains records and reports of any unusual resident
activities.
- Provides instruction to residents and subordinate staff on
emergency procedures; advises supervisor of any emergency
situations as they arise.
- Provide guidance to residents on personal grooming, public
transportation, parole requirements and other areas as
required.
- Take responsibility and accountability for the performance of
coordinator duties by appropriate staff.
- Immediately notify supervisor anytime a resident test negative
for drugs or alcohol or if drugs or alcohol are found in the
facility. Send an incident report within one hour of a reportable
incident to the IDOC team and local Safer staff.
- Provide immediate notification to the supervisor on duty when
there is a major incident in the facility, such as fighting or a
medical emergency. The supervisor will confirm that the incident is
reportable and which IDOC staff members should receive the
report.
- Ensure that all reportable incidents are reported within one
hour after occurrence. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- A minimum 3 years' experience in corrections, security or
similar work environment desired.
- One year of supervisory experience required.
- Ability to make effective decisions in stressful situations.
Education and Experience:
- A.A. in the Human Services field required.
- Bachelor's Degree desired.
- Related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. The
Safer Foundation supports, through a full spectrum of services and
advocacy, the efforts of people with arrest and criminal records to
become employed, law-abiding members of the community and as a
result, reduce recidivism. Safer Foundation is a drug-free
workplace. Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative
Action/Minorities/Females/Veterans www.saferfoundation.org No Phone
Calls Please
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