Community Safety Technician

Maybelle Center; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k)

Transit/parking pass

PTO

EAP

FSA

Meal on site

Job summary

Maybelle Center in Portland seeks a Community Safety Technician to provide security for Macdonald Residence and administrative spaces. The role maintains a safe, drug-free, respectful environment for residents and staff and is 100% on-site and full-time.

Typical duties include patrolling, monitoring cameras, handling emergencies, and documenting incidents. Strong communication and reliability are essential for interaction with diverse residents and colleagues.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of related experience or training, or equivalent combination.
• Must have a valid Department of Public Standards and Training Certification.
• Basic typing and Windows word processing skills.
• Demonstrates reliability and ability to work independently.
• Protect privacy and confidentiality of residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal patrols to secure access points and protect people and property.
• Monitor property for unauthorized trespassers and deter crime.
• Monitor surveillance cameras for risk assessment.
• Respond to emergencies and implement procedures.
• Document rounds and write detailed reports as needed.
• Interact positively with residents, staff, and visitors.
• Cross-train and assist other departments as needed.
• Support special projects as assigned.

Skills

Patrols

Surveillance

Emergency response

Report writing

Communication

Privacy protection

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

DPS/Training Certification

Job description

Maybelle Center is seeking a Community Safety Technician who will be responsible for providing security services for Maybelle Center (including the Macdonald Residence and Maybelle Center administrative and program space.) The Community Safety Technician is responsible for maintaining a safe and orderly environment at Maybelle Center, making sure residents' rights are honored while creating a drug free, violence free, and respectful space for both residents and staff. This position is full-time, 100% on-site.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct internal patrols to ensure access points are properly secured and to ensure protection of property and people with a high degree of attentiveness to details and safety.
• Monitor property to detect unauthorized trespassers and provide appropriate deterrence and a calming presence.
• Monitor surveillance cameras to assess external environment and potential risks.
• Prevent and detect theft or misappropriation of goods, money, or other items of value.
• Protect individuals and property from harm.
• Respond to emergency situations and implement emergency response procedures.
• Investigate reported incidents in a timely manner.
• Document rounds in Safety Logbook and write clear, detailed, accurate reports as needed.
• Interact positively with all individuals with whom there is contact, encouraging a positive work environment for all staff and a positive living environment for all residents.
• Assure that the after-hours phone line is being answered and information passed along appropriately.
• Prevents unauthorized access.
• Must report emergency situations as they happen to Community Safety Manager.
• Provide a visible security presence to deter potential crimes and unruly behavior.
• Contract emergency services when needed to ensure effective emergency response for staff and/or residents.
• Community Security Technicians are required to cross-train and assist other departments with organizational needs and tasks.
• Assist with special projects as assigned and perform other duties.

Qualifications/ Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• One-year-related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a valid Unarmed Department of Public Standards and Training Certification
• Basic typing skills are essential along with basic knowledge of PC's and word processing software, preferably in a Microsoft Windows environment.
• Support a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, families, visitors, and staff.
• Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to the resident, employee, residence, company information and records.
• Maintain a safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills while being comfortable with speaking effectively before groups of residents and employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively and regularly through reading and writing emails in a timely manner.
• Have a desire and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated reliability with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Participate in training, in services and attend meetings as required.
• Support a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, families, visitors, and staff.
• Protect privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to residents and staff.
• Comply with the attendance and punctuality and other established organizational policies.
• Maintain a neat appearance, good personal hygiene and appropriate attire.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions listed above.

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
• Required to stand; walk; walk and stoop, kneel and crouch.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The environment is characteristic of a facility in which healthcare in provided to the frail elderly and individuals requiring additional assistance due to special needs. The noise level is usually moderate.

Benefits/perks

• Health insurance (paying 100% of the employee's health premiums, and offering dependent coverage options)
• Employer Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) option which is available upon 60 days of service and matches employee contribution $1/$1 up to 4%
• Monthly Tri-Met or parking pass
• Generous PTO policy (10 paid holidays and over 5 weeks of Paid time off)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Meal provided while on site during work shift.

Compensation and Schedule

Starting salary - $22.00 - $26.00/Hour

Shift: Swing (02:00-10:30pm) Wednesday-Sunday

$- Shift differential for hours after 6pm to 6am.

About Maybelle Center

Belonging is a basic human need. However, many of us face barriers that keep us from experiencing deep connection with others. Maybelle Center partners with neighbors in downtown Portland to build connection and a sense of belonging through affordable housing and inclusive social events and activities so more of us can experience a healthy, connected life and contribute to a thriving Portland. You can find out how we build belonging on our website: www.maybellecenter.org.

The talented and devoted individuals who work at Maybelle Center bring a passion and commitment to our community every single day - in a sometimes challenging, but always rewarding, environment. We are guided by our core values: 1.) Every person has innate value and is important; 2.) It is a fundamental need to be socially connected with other humans; 3.) We all have something to offer and places where we can learn and grow - we are continually learning together.

A Note to Potential Candidates: Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary, BIPOC, and other candidates from most-impacted communities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a background less traditional to our field of work, and that is welcome. We would strongly encourage you to apply, even if you feel you do not meet every one of the qualifications described. Maybelle Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail]

Requires passing pre-employment background check.