Security Guard Full -Time ($17.00 -$19.00 Hourly DOQ + Bonus Potential) at Beech Acres Parenting Center – Cincinnati, Ohio

Title: Security Guard Full -Time ($17.00 -$19.00 Hourly DOQ + Bonus Potential)

Location: US-OH-Cincinnati | US-OH-Cincinnati

Category: With All Families

Job Type: Regular Full-Time

Overview

At Beech Acres Parenting Center, we uncover the natural gifts of children by unleashing the power of parents and caregivers. As a contemporary parenting center, Beech Acres serves over 30,000 people annually through a wide range of services including foster care, kinship care, adoption, behavioral health support in schools, parent coaching and much more. All of our programs are founded in our Natural Strength Parenting™ framework which enables parents to unlock their own potential by building on their unique strengths. For more information, visit www.beechacres.org

Why you will love working at Beech Acres:

Culture That Matters

Intentional. Strength-Based. Mindful.

At Beech Acres Parenting Center we are empowering parents and strengthening kids together. A career at Beech Acres will help you discern your unique purpose, discover and develop your own natural strengths, and learn to be present, fully engaged and accepting in the moment. It’s how we empower our families and it’s how we empower each other.

We're a spirited team that believes in having fun and making an impact in our community and beyond. We’ve built a culture that values our team members’ strengths where we embrace our differences and live the value of Inclusion to all. We believe that cultivating a feeling of belonging among our employees, partners, children and adults in a child’s world begins with a just, equitable and diverse organization. We work towards this through our policies, practices, and our daily personal interaction. Beyond that, we aspire to influence the systems and communities in which we do our work by providing thought leadership, co-creation, advocacy, and support.

That’s culture that matters.

Our Perks at Work

• At Beech Acres, we take pride in offering you a competitive benefits package, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and other benefits. Your total compensation includes benefits that go beyond wages and are provided to you. Our Perks at Work includes a Bonus Points recognition, Cell Phone Reimbursements, Flexibility in the way that you work, paid leave plans, and best in the city Paid time off plans amongst many others.

• Beech Acres success is dependent upon our people, and our total rewards are designed to create and sustain an environment that encourages and rewards outstanding commitment to client service, personal accountability and the achievement of results. We believe working here offers more value and rewards than just your total compensation. We work in an environment that encourages commitment, spirit and collaboration and we provide outstanding results to our community. We are committed to not only our mission but to your growth and development as an employee and individual.

If you have what it takes and have the heart and passion for helping support families and children, then we invite you to apply to be part of positive change in schools, pediatric offices, workplaces, and our community!

Responsibilities

The Security Guard ensures the safety and security of staff, clients, and visitors across multiple sites. This role combines security operations with administrative support tasks, requiring strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and adherence to organizational policies and procedures.

Essential Core Responsibilities:

Security Operations:

• Monitor premises and conduct regular patrols to identify suspicious activities and ensure safety.
• Perform security checks at arrivals and departures, including bag inspections and wand screenings.
• Respond promptly to alarms, emergencies, and high-risk situations; escalate to authorities when necessary.
• Complete incident reports for injuries, property damage, or safety concerns within 24 hours.
• Maintain surveillance systems and verify operational status of cameras and alarms.
• Enforce visitor sign-in/out procedures and confidentiality of logs and reports.
• Support parenting time sessions by escorting children and visitors according to protocol.
• Implement risk mitigation strategies for identified threats (e.g., weapons, drugs, disruptive behavior).
• Support staff with obtaining safety devices during in-person sessions (e.g., walkies, panic buttons).
• Work closely with IT and Compliance to maintain security requirements, device updates, and technical support.

Administrative Operations:

• Complete daily shift and phone system reports and submit them through designated forms.
• Answer phones and route calls when coordinators or leadership are unavailable.
• Collaborate with transportation services when barriers arise; document challenges.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of front desk, vestibule, and waiting areas; ensure sensitive data is secured.
• Assist with scheduling and PTO calendar updates for coverage planning.
• Respond promptly to maintenance concerns and general logistics to support safe office operations.
• Complete certifications and attend required training and meetings to maintain compliance.
• Support quality assurance and operations effectiveness through improvement projects, reports, and audits.
• Availability to work weekend and/or evening hours and travel between BAPC site locations based on service needs.

Qualifications

Job Competencies:

• Safety & Security Expertise: Knowledge of OPOTA standards, emergency response, and de-escalation techniques.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly with staff, families, and external partners; bilingual skills preferred.
• Attention to Detail: Accurate documentation of incidents, visitor logs, and shift reports.
• Customer Service Orientation: Warmly greet visitors and assist in creating a positive experience.
• Problem-Solving: Respond calmly and effectively to critical situations.
• Confidentiality & Compliance: Adherence to HIPAA, organizational policies, and data security protocols.

Education & Work Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent; 2–5 years of verifiable experience in security or related field.
• OPOTA or Security Guard License preferred.
• Ability to pass a background check and fingerprinting.
• Be at least 18 years of age or older.
• The ability to read, understand, and apply printed rules, detailed orders, instructions, and training materials.
• The ability to maintain poise and self-control under stress; de-escalate high-risk situations.
• The ability to construct and write clear, concise, accurate, and detailed reports.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Beech Acres is an Equal Opportunity Employer

BAPC provides equal employment opportunities (“EEO”) to all persons, consistent with applicable federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, religion, ancestry, military or veteran status, color, national origin, or any other applicable statutorily protected group status under local, state, or federal law. This applies to all phases of the employment relationship including recruitment, hiring, compensation, advancement, and discipline.