Security Guard

Wage - $20.77 an hour

Schedule – Full Time

Our staff also enjoy these benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, prescription and life insurance
• Short & long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development assistance 
• Career advancement opportunities 

MTC is proud to operate the Joliet Job Corps Center in Joliet, IL where our staff provide quality services to our local youth. We value our professional and caring employees who are dedicated to improving people’s lives and we want YOU to join our team!

What you will be doing: Responsible for providing security coverage at campus access gate, performing patrol duties in assigned areas to ensure positive group relations and activities, to protect life and property, in compliance with government and management directives.

Essential Functions:

• Follow company security procedures on all persons and vehicles entering and exiting the campus
• Advise students and provide guidance for positive attitude and behavior in on center activities
• Patrol and monitor center grounds and the surrounding vicinities as required ensuring safety and proper behavior of students; resolving potential or occurring problems
• Protect and secure buildings, center vehicles and property by checking doors, windows, lights, electrical appliances, equipment, locks and emergency equipment; maintain log of findings and corrective action taken; control security vehicle assignments and use
• Assist in emergency evacuation, control and accountability of students and staff; respond to fire alarms; take necessary steps to report fires; reset fire alarm equipment
• Issue visitor badges and parking permits; issue staff and student keys and badges; maintain related records
• Distribute petty cash, maintain accountability logs and receipts, and audit each shift
• Assist staff and law enforcement personnel in controlling disturbances; conduct investigation of crimes and unauthorized activities as assigned
• Review student problems with counselors and student personnel officer
• Assume supervisory responsibility of all safety and security activities when assigned
• Perform administrative functions such as logs, incident reports and accident documentation; act as center dispatcher as assigned
• When directed to do so, overtime is expected
• Regular and predictable attendance is required
• Participate in student employability programs and activities
• Support and promote center zero tolerance policies
• Provide positive, quality customer services to students, staff and other center customers
• Promote the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions
• Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices
• Assist, support and communicate with community life departments to ensure high level of service.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year experience working with youth preferred
• Security related experience is desired
• Computer proficiency required
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through customersupport@mtctrains.com or 801-693-2888.