Resident Monitor/Security Guard (5852)

Salvation Army Southern Territory
Mobile, Alabama 36695 United States  View Map
Posted: May 30, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Public Safety
  • Summary

    Resident Monitor/Security Guard

    Salary Range $9.50 - $9.50 Hourly Position Type Part Time with Benefits 20 or More Education Level High School Diploma/GED Category Housing

    Description

    Schedule/Hours: Sat-Sun 10am-10pm. (24 hours per week)

    This position is responsible for:

    Oversees, accepts, and processes residents staying in shelter overnight. Monitors the behavior and activity of residents participating in recovery/housing program on an assigned shift ensuring safety, security, and compliance to house rules. Guards the security and the safety of Salvation Army facilities and buildings to ensure compliance with housing rules and policies and to protect the safety of staff and clients.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Ensures compliance with house rules. Completes and files incident logs. Administers drug and alcohol testing at program staff request
    • Provides security for the building and grounds being aware of activities happening in building dormitories. Maintains awareness of activities occurring outside of the building.
    • Inspects baggage for contraband or inappropriate items which jeopardize the security and safety of clients and staff; may operate a metal detector
    • Maintains confidentiality of all clients including their location, conversation, and records Responds to emergencies by dialing 911

    Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

    • Work requires performance of duties in social services environments where exposure to communicable & infectious diseases are possible.
    • Ability to perform combinations of sitting, standing, climbing stairs, and walking on a frequent change basis. Distance usually within same building
    • Ability to respond to emergencies in a calm and effective manner

    Employee Benefits:

    • Supplemental Insurance (AFLAC)
    • Voluntary Life Insurance
    • Retirement Savings Plan
    Qualifications
    • High School Diploma or GED AND
    • One year experience working with public performing security or social service work preferred OR
    • Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
    • Valid State Driver's License preferred

    Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled

  • Job Description

    Resident Monitor/Security Guard

    Salary Range $9.50 - $9.50 Hourly Position Type Part Time with Benefits 20 or More Education Level High School Diploma/GED Category Housing

    Description

    Schedule/Hours: Sat-Sun 10am-10pm. (24 hours per week)

    This position is responsible for:

    Oversees, accepts, and processes residents staying in shelter overnight. Monitors the behavior and activity of residents participating in recovery/housing program on an assigned shift ensuring safety, security, and compliance to house rules. Guards the security and the safety of Salvation Army facilities and buildings to ensure compliance with housing rules and policies and to protect the safety of staff and clients.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Ensures compliance with house rules. Completes and files incident logs. Administers drug and alcohol testing at program staff request
    • Provides security for the building and grounds being aware of activities happening in building dormitories. Maintains awareness of activities occurring outside of the building.
    • Inspects baggage for contraband or inappropriate items which jeopardize the security and safety of clients and staff; may operate a metal detector
    • Maintains confidentiality of all clients including their location, conversation, and records Responds to emergencies by dialing 911

    Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

    • Work requires performance of duties in social services environments where exposure to communicable & infectious diseases are possible.
    • Ability to perform combinations of sitting, standing, climbing stairs, and walking on a frequent change basis. Distance usually within same building
    • Ability to respond to emergencies in a calm and effective manner

    Employee Benefits:

    • Supplemental Insurance (AFLAC)
    • Voluntary Life Insurance
    • Retirement Savings Plan
    Qualifications
    • High School Diploma or GED AND
    • One year experience working with public performing security or social service work preferred OR
    • Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
    • Valid State Driver's License preferred

    Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled

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