Assistant Safety Director: 24/7 Shelter Security Leader

Help USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend is seeking an Assistant Safety Director to help run a 24/7 safety program at a Brooklyn shelter serving men with mental health needs. You will supervise frontline staff, coordinate recruitment and training, and ensure full shift coverage while reporting on safety operations.

Requirements include a NYS Security Guard License (F-02), FDNY F-80, a High School Diploma, and at least three years in shelter security with supervisory experience. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• New York Security Guard License, F-02 and FDNY F-80 required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years of security experience in a shelter environment, with supervisory experience.
• Ability to work with people experiencing homelessness and mental illness or other disadvantaged groups.
• Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Safety Tour Leaders and set safe staff priorities with clear expectations.
• Recruit, hire and orient new safety staff with the Safety Director.
• Ensure adequate safety coverage by scheduling staff and managing attendance.
• Plan team meetings, provide supervision, and cultivate safety team accountability.
• Assist in training activities for Safety staff and prepare reports on time.
• Serve as Fire and Safety Director when the Safety Director is absent.

Skills

Staff supervision

Team leadership

Customer service

Time management

Microsoft Office

Bilingual (en/es)

Shift work (nights/weekends)

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ascend is seeking an Assistant Safety Director to help run a 24/7 safety program at a Brooklyn shelter serving men with mental health needs. You will supervise frontline staff, coordinate recruitment and training, and ensure full shift coverage while reporting on safety operations.

Requirements include a NYS Security Guard License (F-02), FDNY F-80, a High School Diploma, and at least three years in shelter security with supervisory experience. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.