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Safety & Security Advisor

Job Details

Job Location

Woodland - Laurel, MD

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

High School

Salary Range

$18.29 - $18.29 Hourly

Job Category

Education

Description

ABOUT WOODLAND AND JOB CORPS CENTER

The Woodland Job Corps Center provides students with the opportunity to earn their High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED), and hands-on training in the following areas: Electrical Wiring, Carpentry, Building Construction Technology, Culinary Arts, Advanced Training - Culinary Arts and Hotel & Lodging. We also assist students with job placement upon completion of their educational and career technical training.

ABOUT ADAMS & ASSOCIATES

Adams and Associates is a 100% employee-owned company that is service-focused and outcome-driven. We began as a small business formed in 1990 with the sole mission of operating at-risk youth and children's programs for local, state, and federal governmental agencies. Today, we are one of the largest workforce providers involved in the federal Job Corps program!

Adams and Associates employs more than 2,000 staff members across the United States. Each year we provide academic, vocational training, and placement services to approximately 9,000 young people from ages 16 to 24 primarily in a residential setting. Our academic and career technical training programs are accredited and lead to national industry-recognized credentials.

The benefits of working at Woodland Job are many but not limited to:

+ Competitive hourly wage

+ Free Health Vision and Dental insurance

+ Opportunities for professional development with our monthly training day to include a continental breakfast

+ Positive and inclusive work environment to include monthly staff awards and staff birthday celebration

+ Making a difference in the lives of young individuals

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide a safe and secure living and working environment for students and staff. Assists in the investigation of accidents and incidents with the goal of resolution and reduction of future occurrences.The Safety & Security Advisor is the first point of contact when there are incidents on Center. It is essential for a Safety Advisor to know how to de-escalate situations as they arise and always maintain a professional demeanor.

Schedule: OFF Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday to Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, Saturday and Sunday 7:00am - 4:00pm.

Key Responsibilities:

Providing Good Customer Service:

+ While being stationed at the "Welcome Center", Security Advisors are expected to warmly welcome parents, visitors, staff, students and occasionally members from our Corporate office. You will serve as a visible, approachable safety presence on campus, promoting a safe and respectful environment. Because we are a Career Training Center, staff should always model professional behavior for our students to emulate in the workplace.

Surveillance:

+ Safety & Security Advisors are expected to patrol the grounds on foot and in their assigned government vehicles to make sure a security presence is always around. You will also have to monitor surveillance cameras for the campus.

Communication:

+ Although advisors are the first to call on incidents on center, all interactions with the student body should not be punitive. It is the expectation that even when dealing with disciplinary issues, safety & security Builds rapport with students and staff and visitors while maintaining clear security boundaries. May have to collaborate with other departments for support.

What Woodland is looking for in an applicant:

+ Stress Management: Ability to effectively manage stress in various situations, demonstrating resilience and adaptability.

+ Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills in English, enabling effective interactions with both staff and the public.

+ Technology Proficiency: Comfortable using technology, including camera systems and computers.

+ Work Ethic: Strong work ethic, moral character, and integrity, embodying the values of our organization.

+ Attention to Detail: Detail-oriented team player with reliable and punctual attendance.

+ Physical Requirements: Physical ability to walk, sit, bend, stoop, and grasp, as well as navigate stairs.

+ Flexibility: Flexibility to work weekends and additional hours as needed to meet operational requirements.

Other Responsibilities & duties:

o Follows all integrity guidelines and procedures and ensures no manipulation of student data.o Assists Safety & Security Department to maintain a safe and secure Center environment.o Investigates all accidents/incidents under the direction of management and prepares required reports, recommending corrective action.o Conducts routine safety inspections and assessments of all Center equipment and facilities to identify potential safety and security hazards.o Enforces occupational safety and health regulations and standards.o Conducts and documents incident and accident investigations per established timelines and requirements.o Conducts routine Center-wide security tours and assists with monitoring and supervision of students.o Responds to emergency situations and requests.o Responsible for Center security, visitor control and student accountability.o May assist dorm staff in conducting dorm inspections and searches for contraband.o Maintains the security and cleanliness of Center facilities and property.o May provide residential, recreation and transportation assistance as required.o Produces quality work and completes assignments in a thorough, timely and accurate manner.o Maintains appropriate personal attendance, accountability and work productivity standards.o Plans, prioritizes and organizes assignments to meet established goals and deadlines.o Understands and applies job knowledge to effectively complete all required job responsibilities. Proactively maintains the skills required to perform job duties.o Mentors, monitors and models the Career Success Standards as required by the PRH.o Provides high-quality supervision and management for the student population. Takes swift and appropriate action and positively influences student behavior. Shows respect and courtesy to students and holds them accountable for their actions and behavior.o Provides quality programs and services for students and ensures that quality is maintained and student needs are met. Pursues improvement and enhancement of programs and services.o Exchanges ideas and information, both orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner and contributes meaningfully to group efforts by offering relevant ideas and knowledge. Provides quality and timely information to DOL/Company when requested.o Effectively articulates thoughts and ideas. Identifies problems, analyzes causes and evaluates appropriate solutions prior to taking or recommending actions. Follows up to ensure prompt/appropriate action is taken and that problems are in fact corrected.o Works in partnership with staff from all Departments to ensure effective supervision and services are provided to students.o Accepts direction and supervision from the Center Director/Center Duty Officer/Shift Manager to include assignments to temporarily perform job responsibilities of other departments and positions.o Other duties as assigned.i

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Advanced degrees preferred. Prefer Job Corps or related program experience. Must possess a valid in-State Driver’s License and meet Company insurability requirements.Physical requirements include sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, pulling and/or pushing, carrying, reaching, stooping and crouching. Demonstrates the ability to lift 40 pounds and /or the ability to assess the lift load in order to ask for necessary assistance.

•Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.” This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training .