Joseph Atkinson

• • Supervise security officers and senior officers• Ensure 24/7 campus coverage and proper shift staffing• Manage incident response and crisis situations• Maintain facility safety and resident accountability• Oversee property control and contraband prevention• Conduct investigations of incidents involving residents or staff• Monitor adherence to program rules and behavioral expectations• Manage facility transportation fleet (7+ vehicles)• Supervise program drivers and transportation staff• Schedule transportation for:
• Medical appointments
• Court appearances
• Detox transfers
• Hospital visits
• External treatment services

• Oversee MAS (Medical Answering Service) transportation system

• Approve and verify driver eligibility

• Maintain transportation logs and trip documentation

• Conduct driver safety training

• Lead development of the All-Hazards Emergency Management Plan

• Coordinate response procedures for:

• Severe weather
• Medical emergencies
• Behavioral crises
• Facility evacuations
• Fire emergencies

OASAS Part 820 operational safety requirements

• Safety inspection documentation

• Incident reporting and internal review processes

• Justice Center reporting procedures when necessary

• Facility risk management procedures

• CPR and emergency response

• Narcan administration and overdose response

• Driver safety training

• Lockdown and evacuation drills

• Crisis intervention and situational awareness

• Security protocol training for new hires

• Managing disruptive or unsafe resident behavior

• Supporting clinical teams with safety interventions

• Monitoring compliance with program structure

• Addressing refusal to attend treatment activities

• Supporting behavioral stabilization efforts

• Review security reports

• Conduct follow-up investigations

• Identify systemic risks and operational gaps

• Provide incident summaries to leadership

• Track trends in behavioral incidents

• Conduct safety inspections

• Oversee facility security equipment

• Manage key control systems

• Maintain security property storage

• Coordinate safety repairs with maintenance

• Census recovery strategy discussions

• Safety and compliance improvement planning

• Weather hazard risk models

• Department performance tracking

• • Conduct routine security patrols of the facility• Monitor entrances, exits, and campus grounds• Observe resident activity and identify safety concerns• Ensure facility rules and safety policies are followed• Respond to alarms or safety alerts• Monitor resident movement throughout campus• Track residents leaving and returning to the facility• Verify attendance for scheduled activities or passes• Maintain sign-in / sign-out procedures• De-escalate verbal conflicts between residents• Respond to behavioral health crises• Assist clinical staff with disruptive or unsafe situations• Contact emergency services when required• Support overdose response procedures when necessary• Write detailed incident reports• Document unusual activity or rule violations• Maintain daily security logs• Report safety concerns to supervisors and leadership• Monitor for prohibited items or contraband• Assist with property searches when authorized• Secure resident belongings when necessary• Maintain order in common areas• Respond to medical emergencies• Assist during fire alarms and evacuations• Help implement lockdown procedures if needed• Support emergency drills and safety exercises• Inspect buildings and surrounding grounds• Report maintenance or safety hazards• Check doors, lighting, and security equipment• Ensure restricted areas remain secureProvide directions and assistance to visitors• Interact respectfully with residents and staff• Promote a calm and safe environment• Act as a visible safety presence throughout the campus

• Maintained safety and security within a residential substance abuse treatment facility through active monitoring of facility grounds and buildings• Conducted regular patrols to ensure compliance with facility rules and safety protocols• Responded to behavioral incidents and assisted with crisis intervention and de-escalation involving residents when necessary• Monitored facility access points and controlled entry to maintain a secure environment• Completed detailed incident reports and documentation for security and safety-related events• Collaborated with clinical staff, nursing, and administration to ensure resident safety and program compliance• Assisted with emergency situations including medical emergencies, resident disturbances, and safety threats• Maintained situational awareness to identify potential safety risks and prevent incidents

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• Supervised residents in a 24/7 residential treatment environment, ensuring adherence to program rules, schedules, and safety protocols.
• Maintained a therapeutic milieu by encouraging positive behavior, accountability, and engagement in treatment activities.
• Conducted room checks, safety rounds, and contraband searches to ensure a secure and substance-free environment.
• De-escalated behavioral incidents using crisis intervention and conflict resolution techniques.
• Documented resident behaviors, incidents, and observations in daily progress notes and incident reports.
• Facilitated and monitored group activities, community meetings, and therapeutic programming.
• Collaborated with clinical staff, counselors, nursing staff, and security to support individualized treatment plans.
• Assisted residents with daily living activities and adherence to program schedules including meals, groups, medication times, and recreational activities.
• Enforced facility policies, OASAS guidelines, and safety regulations in a residential substance use disorder treatment setting.
• Monitored residents for signs of relapse, withdrawal symptoms, or behavioral concerns, reporting immediately to clinical staff.