CAMBA Security Guard

CAMBA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in New York City is hiring a Security Guard to ensure the safety and security of its facilities. The role involves monitoring, crisis management skills, and patrolling various locations. Candidates will document incidents, report irregularities, and conduct security screenings of tenants and visitors. Strong observation skills and experience in crisis intervention are essential. Join us in creating a safe environment for those we serve.

Qualifications

• Monitor and ensure security and fire safety of the facility.
• Employ crisis prevention and intervention skills.
• Patrol facilities to maintain security.

Responsibilities

• Inspect all entrances and exits for security compliance.
• Report irregular behaviors and security hazards.
• Conduct security screenings for tenants and visitors.

Job description

Overview

CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.

Position

Position: Security Guard

Reports To: Program Director

Brooklyn Location: Brownsville, East NY, East Flatbush

Bronx Location: Highbridge, Mott Haven, Norwood, Crotona Park

Manhattan Location: Harlem

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure the security and fire safety of the entire facility.
• Employ crisis prevention/intervention and crisis management skills when conflict occurs.
• Patrol buildings and grounds of facilities where CAMBA programs are located.
• Examine doors, windows, gates and all fire exits to determine that they are secure and in accordance with all fire regulations.
• Observe and report irregularities such as unusual tenant behavior, trespassers, fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and security doors left unlocked.
• Monitor tenants and facility via security camera systems.
• Conduct fire safety patrol and report findings or fire safety concerns to appropriate supervisory personnel.
• Conduct security screenings of all tenants and visitors entering the facility.
• Issue commendations to support positive tenant behaviors such as peers helping peers, compliance with rules and regulations, etc.
• Counsel tenants that violate rules (such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles) and complete infraction reports.
• Observe departing employees, visitors and/or tenants to guard against theft of CAMBA property.
• Document in the security log book and incident report forms property damage, unusual occurrences, and incidents with employees, visitors and tenants.
• Maintain assigned equipment per shift.
• Sign equipment in and out for each shift.
• May provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports.