Safety & Security Advisor ($2000 Sign-On Bonus) in St. Louis, Missouri at Distinction LLC

About Distinction LLC

Distinction, LLC is a Mississippi-based business that oversees operation of the St. Louis Job Corps Center. We are
looking for qualified applicants who are enthusiastic, energetic, and purpose-driven.

Working with at-promise youth on a Job Corps Center is both rewarding and fulfilling. We offer competitive pay and a positive work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth and development.

About the role

Schedule: 2nd shift and Overnight shift

There is a 10% shift differential for overnight positions. 11:30pm to 8:30am

BONUS: $2000 Sign-on bonus. $1000 will be paid out on first pay period and $1000 will be paid out at 6 months of employment.

Responsible for enforcing all laws, rules and policies authorized by the Safety and Security Department. Demonstrates on-going commitment to preparing young people for the workforce by modeling, mentoring, and monitoring excellence in the eight Career Success Standards of: workplace relations and ethics; information management; communications; multicultural awareness; personal growth and development; career and personal planning; interpersonal skills and independent living.

What you'll do

• Enforces all authorized laws, rules, and regulations.
• Patrols assigned areas and remains alert for disturbances, fires, safety hazards, traffic violators, suspicious acts and/or persons, and other unusual conditions.
• Aids and assists visitors, students, and staff.
• Performs building security and safety checks.
• Receives complaints and makes appropriate preliminary investigations.
• Maintains harmonious relationships with local law enforcement agencies.
• Provides escort service as directed.
• Investigates vehicular accidents at center.
• Issues visitor passes and temporary vehicle permits.
• Prepares written accident reports and maintains security log.
• Enforces center pass policy.
• Attends required in-service training sessions.
• Participates in the disciplinary process as established at the center, including zero tolerance for violence and drugs.
• Adheres to Quality Assurance Plan.
• Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills including personal responsibility and computer fluency.
• Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property, adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
• Cultivates and maintains a climate on center that is free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.
• May assist with other tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School graduate or equivalent.
• Prefer three to six months experience in a security or work-related capacity.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.

Additional Requirements:

Preferred knowledge of riot and crowd control techniques and law enforcement procedures. Ability to obtain CPR/FA Certification. Ability to obtain a bus driver’s license. Ability to effectively relate to student population. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Position requires an ability to operate office equipment and drive an automobile. In addition, must be able to interact with team members and maintain an effective working relationship with all facility staff and departments.