Cornerstone Security Worker (Full - Time)

NIA Community Services Network; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

NIA Community Services Network in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Cornerstone Security professional for the Cornerstone Community Center. This full-time role ensures safety and security for participants and staff during operating hours.

Responsibilities include greeting and verifying access, logging concerns, diffusing conflicts, handling emergencies, and performing on-site security sweeps. A High School Diploma and security certification are required; CPR/First aid is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Prior security experience and current security certification required.
• Must be punctual and reliable; availability for full-time schedule incl. weekends/evenings.

Responsibilities

• Greet participants and visitors professionally.
• Ensure sign-in and proper identification before entry.
• Log medical or safety concerns.
• Intervene and diffuse conflicts on site.
• Respond to emergencies and contact services as needed.
• Conduct periodic security sweeps of the building.
• Perform other duties to support Cornerstone program.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Security certification

Punctuality / reliability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Cornerstone Community Center - Brooklyn, NY 11214Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $25.00 - $27.00 HourlyCornerstone Security

Founded in 1981, NIA Community Services Network is a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing issues that impact youth, families, and seniors. NIA’s mission, to strengthen and empower children, families, and communities through comprehensive programming and vital human services, is evidenced each day through programming that directly supports and enriches the lives of children and families we serve at nearly 50 sites located across many of New York City's most diverse and underserved neighborhoods through after-school programs, summer day camps, cultural arts opportunities, youth and family counseling services, parent workshops, community assistance, referral services, senior support programs, and community events.

Visit us at www.niabklyn.org.

Cornerstone Programs are located in NYCHA community centers throughout New York City and provide academic and recreational opportunities for children, teens and adults. The center offers services every weekday from 10:00am to 10:00pm, Saturdays from 10:00am to 5:00pm, and during extended hours during the summer and on school holidays.

Cornerstone Security personnel are responsible for ensuring the safety and security of a Cornerstone community center.

Responsibilities:

• Greet participants and visitors in a welcoming and professional manner.
• Ensure participants and visitors sign in as needed and are properly identified before entering the building.
• Log medical or safety related concerns.
• Intervene, mediate, and work to diffuse potential conflicts on site.
• Respond to all building emergencies, including medical, altercations, trespassers, etc.
• Take the lead on contacting emergency services as needed and manage all on-site procedures if emergency services respond on site.
• Conduct periodic security sweeps of the building.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the success and smooth operation of the Cornerstone program.

QualificationsQualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Prior security experience and current security certification is required.
• Familiarity with the Coney Island community, NYCHA housing developments, DOE and youth programming, and DYCD programming is preferred.
• Experience with effective management of crisis intervention, handling mental health and medical emergencies, and working with people with histories of trauma is a plus.
• CPR/First aid certification is preferred.
• Must successfully complete NYC DOH Fingerprinting Screening; New York State Register Clearance
• Must be punctual and reliable; Must be available to maintain a full-time work schedule, within the operating hours of the Cornerstone program, including weekend and evening coverage as needed.

This is a full-time position with a starting hourly rate of $25 and 35-40 work hours per week.