Night Security

JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Portage House, a part of the Portage County Health

& Human Services department, is hiring a full-time Night Security person

to join their team! This position is based at the Portage House, the

Community & Residential Program which provides supervision for adults

who are working on integrating into the public after incarceration and

ensures the safety of program residents and protection of the public.

This position works 4 - 10 hour shifts, Sunday thru Wednesday 10 pm - 8

am and has Thursday, Friday and Saturday's off! House Coverage and

Client Supervision Reviews prior shift activities and the sign-out/in

log. Orients self to new residents, their special needs and supervision

requirements. Updates self-concerning status of all program residents.

Monitors residents' activities during shift. Ensures curfews have been

met and all residents are in the facility unless their absence has been

authorized. Follows appropriate program procedures in the event a

resident leaves or is absent from the facility without authorization.

Manages crisis situations and responds to the need for disciplinary

actions. Provides informal counseling if necessary during shift. Follows

appropriate program procedures in the event any client's behavior

requires intervention. Completes safety and security inspections of the

facility and residents as scheduled during shift. Conducts urine

screens, breathalyzer tests, and personal, room and property searches as

assigned or as situation warrants. Completes intake and orientation

process as assigned. Enforces all rules, policies, restrictions, and

special conditions pertaining to clients. Assessment and Reporting

Maintains accurate records of activities and incidents in the daily log.

Prepares incident reports if necessary. Screens prospective client

referral files, writes summaries and recommends whether to grant initial

interviews. Types other computerized reports. House Management Monitors

the completion of duties assigned to residents. Logs the use of

prescribed medications by residents. Conducts fire safety and hazardous

weather drills as assigned. Trains part-time night security staff.

Schedules night security and relief shifts. \\\\\* OTHER EXPERIENCE

AND QUALIFICATIONS: Crisis management, security experience, or

Experience Providing Supervision In a Residential Setting Preferred. First Aid, CPR, Fire Safety certification required. If not certified at

time of hire these certifications must be obtained within 90 days of

hire date. \\\\\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply In Person: Portage

County Human Resources 1462 Strongs Ave. Stevens Point, WI 54481 Apply

Online: www.co.portage.wi.gov Other: You may also call 715-346-1327 to

have an application mailed to you.