Chief of Security

Chief of Security
Company: Youth Opportunity Investments – Osceola Youth Center
Location: Evart, Michigan
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Operations
Classification: Exempt
About Youth Opportunity & Osceola Youth Center
Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for youth. We are dedicated to empowering youth through individualized care, education, skill development, and positive relationships.
Osceola Youth Center provides secure, structured, trauma-informed residential care for youth with behavioral support needs. Our team helps youth build stability, develop coping and life skills, and prepare for successful community reintegration.
About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate, dependable leader to serve as Chief of Security at Osceola Youth Center. This position is responsible for facility safety and security, oversight of direct care staff and operational supervisors, and the development and implementation of security policies.
Reporting to the Facility Administrator and Assistant Facility Administrator, the Chief of Security directly supervises the Operations Manager, Shift Supervisor, and Master Control Technician.
If you are committed to maintaining a safe, supportive environment where youth and staff can succeed, please apply today.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) with up to 4% employer match and immediate vesting
Paid time off and holidays
Free prescription delivery on most medications
Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
Robust Employee Assistance Program
Supportive, mission-driven work environment
Key Responsibilities
Conduct daily camera reviews and provide immediate feedback to ensure required 10-minute checks are completed properly.
Ensure camera footage is reviewed for all incidents and documented as part of internal investigations.
Ensure Unit Managers and Shift Supervisors submit complete, timely incident and PAR reports.
Supervise assigned personnel by making and monitoring work assignments, evaluating performance, providing training and corrective guidance, and conducting individual and group meetings.
Communicate attendance, conduct, performance, and coworker interaction concerns to the Operations Management Team.
Ensure compliance with state rules and regulations, facility policies, and security procedures.
Conduct security checks and room searches; schedule and oversee contraband searches; monitor electronic door locks, youth activities, and visitation.
Regularly inspect housing units, identify concerns, and take corrective action.
Respond to emergencies and operational problems, including while off duty when needed.
Coordinate youth and staff during emergencies such as fires and severe weather.
Serve as Administrator on Duty on a rotating schedule.
Provide direct oversight of the Operations Manager, including oversight of Master Control, Transportation, and Shift Supervisors.
Other Duties Include
Maintain a high standard of role model behavior for youth.
Participate in required training and development activities.
Report any acts, incidents, or conditions that may indicate inappropriate youth-to-youth or staff-to-youth relationships.
Report all uses of physical force and unusual incidents according to YOI and customer agency guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred, but not required.
Experience
At least three years of experience working in a residential setting with children who have serious emotional disturbances or substance abuse problems required.
Prior supervisory experience in a related setting preferred.
Working knowledge of chemical dependency, substance abuse, and physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, including the ability to assist in assessing youth needs.
Skills
Current first aid/CPR certification or the ability to obtain certification.
Ability to supervise, direct, monitor, and appropriately interact with youth.
Ability to handle sensitive situations professionally and diplomatically.
Effective communication skills with coworkers, families, probation officers, caseworkers, law enforcement, court personnel, youth, and the public.
Sensitivity to professional ethics, cultural differences, gender, and disabilities.
Physical Demands
Ability to move throughout the property and participate in youth activities.
Ability to transport youth or staff.
Ability to successfully complete the evaluation of physical techniques and written certification examination.
Physical and emotional capacity to perform the responsibilities of the position.
Meet applicable state requirements concerning communicable diseases, to the extent permitted by law.

Experience
3+ yrs

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No