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Safety AssociateJoin New Freedom – Where Second Chances Become Bright Futures. Want to see if you're a great match for this position? Take our Criteria Assessment today to find out! About Us At New Freedom, safety is about more than protecting a building. It's about creating an environment where people feel secure, respected, and supported as they rebuild their lives. As a Safety Associate, you'll help maintain that environment while serving as a professional, responsive, and approachable resource for members, employees, and visitors. We move fast, expect a lot from each other, and show up every day to do meaningful, impactful work. If you're driven, collaborative, and energized by making a real difference—this is where you belong.Why You'll Love Working Here We take care of the people who take care of others. At New Freedom, you'll enjoy: Competitive pay and strong benefits package $0 medical plan option + employer-supported coverage 401(k) with match Generous paid time off Free meals, snacks, drinks, gym access A mission that matters —and a team that works hard to deliver on itAbout the Role The Safety Associate helps maintain a safe, secure, and supportive environment throughout New Freedom facilities. This frontline role combines facility monitoring, access control, routine patrols, incident response, member support, and emergency preparedness while promoting professionalism, accountability, and exceptional service. This role is ideal for someone who: Is observant, dependable, and comfortable taking initiative Remains calm and professional in challenging situations Enjoys interacting with and assisting a wide variety of people Balances safety and accountability with dignity and respect Communicates clearly and documents information accurately Wants to contribute to a recovery-focused, mission-driven environmentWhat You'll Be Responsible For Conducting facility patrols and monitoring buildings, grounds, and common areas Monitoring visitor, employee, contractor, delivery, and facility access Monitoring CCTV and other safety resources for potential concerns Responding to incidents, emergencies, behavioral concerns, and requests for assistance Completing accurate incident, patrol, safety, and operational documentation Supporting member intake, discharge, passes, escorts, and accountability activities Assisting with emergency preparedness, life-safety, and other assigned safety initiativesWhat Success Looks Like Members, employees, and visitors experience a safe and welcoming environment Facility patrols and monitoring activities are completed consistently and thoroughly Safety concerns are identified, addressed, and escalated appropriately Incidents and operational activities are documented accurately and timely Member interactions balance accountability with dignity, professionalism, and respect Emergency and safety procedures are followed calmly and consistentlyWhat We're Looking For High school diploma or GED Strong communication, organization, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills Ability to remain composed and professional in stressful or rapidly changing situations Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with others Strong judgment, reliability, confidentiality, and attention to detail Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card within 20 days of hire Experience in safety, security, corrections, emergency response, military, law enforcement, healthcare security, or a related environment preferred Experience in behavioral health, residential treatment, recovery, or healthcare preferred Experience with surveillance systems, incident reporting, or crisis response preferred Peer and Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) Certification preferred Firsthand lived experience relevant to New Freedom's member population preferredEnvironment + Physical Demands This position works primarily in behavioral health, residential treatment, office, and facility environments with regular interaction with members, employees, visitors, contractors, and emergency-response personnel. The role involves routine facility patrols and may require response to behavioral incidents, emergencies, and other safety concerns. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Regular sitting, standing, walking, and movement throughout facilities and grounds Frequent facility patrols and monitoring of operational areas Regular use of computers, CCTV systems, radios, telephones, and other communication equipment Frequent verbal, written, and electronic communication Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds Ability to respond promptly and appropriately to incidents and safety-related situationsOur Standard We're building something meaningful—and that requires people who show up, contribute, collaborate, and take ownership. If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact, be part of a driven team, and help shape the future of an organization —we want to hear from you.Equal Opportunity New Freedom is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug and alcohol-free workplace, and compliant with Veteran and ADA regulations.
Worksite address
phoenix, AZ, 85029, US
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