Why Work at Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada
When you join Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada, you’re becoming part of a
mission that has uplifted our community since 1941. Every day, your work
directly supports the most vulnerable individuals in Southern Nevada — offering
dignity, hope, and critical services to people of all backgrounds, regardless of
race, religion, or creed.
As one of the region’s leading nonprofit service providers, we operate 16
impactful programs that reach more than 4,000 people each day. Our team serves
across four essential areas — Family Services, Food Services, Immigration and
Refugee Services, and Homeless and Housing Services — including the largest
Meals on Wheels and Emergency Shelter programs in Southern Nevada. When you work
here, you’re not just doing a job; you’re helping transform lives.
What We Offer
We believe in taking care of the people who take care of our community. Catholic
Charities provides a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Competitive insurance coverage
- Generous paid time off
- A retirement plan to support your future
If you’re looking for meaningful work, mission-driven colleagues, and the chance
to make a real difference every day, Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada is
the place to build your career.
Position Summary:
The Campus Security Officer’s primary duties are to provide a physical security
and policy enforcement program that promotes a safe and secure operating
environment for all CCSN employees, clients, volunteers and guests that arrive
on the main campus. Will observe report and document on activity pertaining to
safety and security in support of the more than twenty social service programs
conducted by CCSN. Operates in close coordination with the Surveillance
Operations Center (SOC) for both gathering and disseminating important
information. Will also conduct the processing, monitoring and area control for
campus “Hot Spots,” the campus community areas, the campus exterior perimeter,
as well as campus buildings and lobby areas, and the activities of the
Residential Services Division.
Responsibilities:
* Maintain a safe and secure campus environment for clients, visitors and
staff.
* Maintain mental and physical fitness to meets demands of the position and the
environment.
* Read, understand, implement and enforce the agency’s departmental policies
and procedures at the CCSN main campus or other assigned properties.
- Observe, report and document violations of policy, safety or security.
- Monitor and facilitate walking traffic flow and congestion on the campus.
- Maintain awareness of programs and services being offered by CCSN for
referral purposes.
* Display professionalism, politeness, neatness and posture in effort to ensure
that areas on campus are safe from crime and negative behavioral issues of
clients and guests.
* Coordinate with law enforcement and emergency first responder agencies as
needed.
* Effectively communicate to diffuse confrontational situations ( Verbal
Judo)and use force only as a last resort measure.
- Be aware of situations that may result in safety hazard or property damage.
- Protect all confidential information, company property and electronic data.
Comply with safety rules.
* All other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
* Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to
promote effective security operations for the protection of people, data, and
property.
* Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service,
including customer needs assessment, and referral to the proper program for
further guidance.
* Ability to actively listen by giving full attention to what people are
saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as
appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Ability to verbally convey information effectively.
- Sound judgment to ability to work autonomously.
- Ability to comprehend and execute basic instructions
- Possess average oral and written communication as well as management skills.
- Ability to prioritize work and meet necessary deadlines.
- Ability to record information and transfer to the report writing authorities.
- Ability to utilize critical thinking, by using logic, policies and reasoning
to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions,
conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Current Basic Emergency Technician Certification (EMT) preferred
- Certified Protection Officer (CPO) preferred
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Minimum two years of prior security, law enforcement or related work
experience.
- Ability to understand directives and carry them out to completion.
- Flexible schedule to work after hours, holidays and weekends, as necessary.
- Bi-lingual in Spanish is preferred.
Physical Requirements:
* Ability to communicate with clients, donors, board members, co-workers and
other CCSN staff.
* Ability to remain alert and effective during the entire shift in a 24/7
environment that includes internal and external patrols in all-weather at all
hours.
* Ability to continuously sit and/or stand. Ability to walk frequently
throughout campus and occasionally run as needed. Ability to frequently climb
stairs and ladders, stooping, kneeling, reaching, handling and grasping as
needed.
- Ability to respond to emergency situations, as needed.
- May occasionally have to assist with physically restraining a threatening
individual/s.
* Ability to regularly lift 20 pounds; ability to occasionally lift and/or drag
50 or more pounds.
* Ability to operate and use office equipment, security equipment; listen and
communicate by radio.
The schedule will consist of two 12's and two 8's, giving each employee 3
consecutive days off.
This position pays $18.00 per hour.
CCSN is a drug free and equal opportunity employer. All employees must
successfully complete a drug test and background check prior to employment.
