Youth Care Security Officer

Can you combine safety with calmness, knowledge of people, and a sharp sense of what is happening?

As a care security officer at Almata, you work in an environment that is never the same from one day to the next. Almata offers JeugdzorgPlus to young people for whom lighter forms of assistance are not sufficient. This requires from you not only alertness and decisiveness, but also patience, empathy, and the ability to sense situations well.

DeltaSafe provides 24-hour security at this location. From the central post, you and your colleagues maintain an overview of what is happening on the premises. You have contact with young people, supervisors, family, visitors, and external caregivers, and you also know when to act professionally if a situation suddenly escalates.

From the central post, you supervise everyone entering and leaving the premises and monitor what is happening on the grounds via camera footage. Additionally, you handle telephone and reception duties. During busy moments, visitors, phone calls, and other inquiries arrive simultaneously. You maintain the overview and ensure that everything is managed properly.

In the event of emergencies, you have an important supporting and coordinating role. During the day, the group leaders take charge regarding the young people. During night shifts, you support them when they need to intervene during an emergency. A young person may also arrive during the night via an emergency placement. You help ensure that this proceeds calmly and safely.

In this environment, you may encounter aggressive behavior or self-harm. You know when to act, but you also know the limits of your role: decisions regarding the young people are made by the group leaders. In a crisis, you ensure the correct lines of communication are established and call in external help where necessary. You also handle confidential situations with care, for example, regarding secret placements of young people.

• Working at unique locations.

• Colleagues who are ready to stand by each other.

• Influence over your schedule.

• Your salary paid correctly and on time.

• Your own point of contact at the office.

• An active staff association (read: fun outings and extras).

• Being taken seriously as a security officer: your opinion counts and we trust in your professionalism.

• The opportunity to discover the profession in its full breadth and/or to further specialize.

• Diploma Security Officer 2, or the willingness to obtain this.

• Diploma BHV and First Aid, or the willingness to obtain these.

• You are available for at least 24 hours per week and willing to work night and weekend shifts.

• You are hospitable, responsible, and professional.

• You remain calm during busy periods and emergencies and are able to maintain perspective.

• You have an eye for the people around you and can assess situations well.

• You live within a maximum radius of 50 km of Ossendrecht.