SECURITY TECHNICIAN (Day Shift)

Summary/ObjectiveThe Security Tech monitors residents who are under Department of Corrections (DOC) and Bureau of Prisons (BOP) jurisdiction both inside the facility and in the community.Essential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Ensure residents comply with the Department of Corrections (DOC), Bureau of Prisons (BOP), and Volunteers of America policyThe complete intake process for new residentsMonitor and document resident program compliance both inside the facility and in the communityConduct contraband searches on residents, dorms, and vehiclesMonitor resident phone callsPerform resident drug testingMonitor resident visits with approved visitorsDocument incidents and submit timely reportsMonitor resident medicationConduct inspection rounds of the facility to perform headcount, observe resident behavior, and ensure the facility is clean and hazard freeTransport residents to work and programmingCompetenciesEffective communicator; assertive when necessaryRespectful and professional with all residentsAbility to deal with confrontation in a calm and positive mannerAbility to work under pressure to prioritize tasksOrganized and able to meet tight deadlines under pressureContinuous demonstration of behaviors aligned with a posture of servant leadership and our cultural valuesSupervisory ResponsibilityThis position has no supervisory responsibilitiesWork EnvironmentThis job operates in a residential community corrections facility. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as a copier, fax machine, and computers.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and have close contact with residents while searching their person. This would require the ability to bend or stoop as necessary. This position must be mobile throughout the facility, as well as work on a computer for periods.Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time or part-time status dependent on the position hired for with a set schedule that allows the same two days off per week.TravelLittle to no travel is expected for this position.Required Education, Experience or Eligibility QualificationsHigh School education or equivalentProficient with a computer and working with software including Microsoft officeValid driver's license and the ability to drive a 15-passenger transportation vanMust be able to pass a background check with the Wyoming Department of Corrections and Bureau of PrisonsPreferred Education and ExperienceOne year of work experience in a residential setting or related fieldEEO StatementVolunteers of America Northern Rockies is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristics. Volunteers of America Northern Rockies will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at 307-672-0475.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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