Position: Security Officer | Safety Officer

Location: Abraxas Academy, 1000 Academy Dr., Morgantown, PA 19543

We are hiring Security Officers at Abraxas Academy. Here, you will be joining a team dedicated to helping at-risk adolescents BUILD BETTER FUTURES.

Abraxas Academy is located minutes off Exit 298 of the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Berks County and provides detention and treatment services for court committed youth.

We are looking for individuals who are skilled problem solvers with a high attention to detail. The Security Officer position involves a large amount of contact with guests, local law enforcement and other facility personnel and excellent personal presentation and interpersonal skills are required. In this role, you may experience extended periods of standing, or moving around the facility.

Salary: $21.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Shift: Varied

Who We Are:

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is a national nonprofit human services provider dedicated to Building Better Futures for at-risk youth, adults, and families. Our diversified array of services includes alternative education, outpatient counseling, in-home services, shelter, detention, residential treatment, and re-entry/transition services.

Since 1973, Abraxas team members have positively impacted the lives of those we serve and the communities in which they live.

Benefits & Perks:

We provide a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that offers the protection, peace of mind and flexibility designed to support you – both at home and at work.

• Medical & Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Life Assistance Program (LAP)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) * Paid Holidays * Paid Training
• Advancement Opportunities

As a Security Officer, you will:

Direct the daily activities of adolescent males in programming utilizing acceptable behavioral management principles. Must have the ability to exercise independent judgment in crisis situations.

Major Duties, Responsibilities:

• Manages the Front Desk / Control Room
• Interacts with clients in a manner that ensures their safety and security.
• Maintains regular communication with supervisor and co-workers.
• Manages Security Screenings of All Staff, Clients, and Visitors entering the building.
• Conducts contraband searches.
• Manages video surveillance system and responds accordingly.
• Provides effective facility security including conducting headcounts, room checks, and observing client movement.
• Observes client behavior and intervenes appropriately.
• Observes activities and responds accordingly including emergency situations including evacuation, CPR, or first aid).
• Demonstrates appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques and skills.

Why Should You Consider Abraxas?

• At Abraxas, we celebrate the richness of our diverse employees and the communities we serve. We are actively committed to building a culture of awareness and belonging, as we strive to ensure we are a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally competent organization.
• As we work to make a difference in people’s lives, we are dedicated to respect, equity, and the engagement of those we serve and our employees.
• As a provider of trauma-informed care, we firmly believe in recovery and that our clients can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives, and we consider it an honor and a privilege to assist them in their journey.
• Whether you’re looking to begin a rewarding career or you’re a seasoned professional wanting a new challenge, we have a place for you and opportunities for development at all levels.
• At Abraxas, everything we do centers around people. That is why we are committed to providing you with competitive pay and comprehensive benefit options that help make your life easier and healthier, with a focus on providing choice when it comes to physical, emotional, and financial wellness. Our benefit options meet you where you are in your life and set you up for success both in and outside of work.
• If you want to have a positive impact in the lives of others, come join us!

Hiring Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Physical exam, drug test, and tb test.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks; including but not limited to employment and/or personal reference and driving records.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
• Must pass both federal and state background checks which screen for crimes including, but not limited to drug related crimes, violent crimes, sexual abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, and repeated misdemeanors.