Facility Security Guard: Vigilant Access & Patrol

The-Community-Action-Organization-of-Western-New-York-Inc; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Community Action Organization of Western New York, Buffalo, NY, seeks a Full Time Security Guard to protect personnel and property at our facilities. Responsibilities include monitoring access, patrolling, incident reporting, and crisis management.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, NYS Security Guard registration, and 1 year security or law enforcement experience. Experience in behavioral health settings is preferred. Spanish language skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• New York State Security Guard registration.
• One year of security or law enforcement experience.
• Experience in a behavioral health setting including mental illness or substance use disorders.

Responsibilities

• Monitor facility access to ensure only authorized individuals enter.
• Patrol assigned areas inside and outside the building.
• Inspect doors, windows, gates and monitor individual behaviors.
• Write accurate observation logs and incident reports promptly.
• Manage the security camera system and ensure proper coverage and retention.
• Activate and deactivate alarm systems.
• Address rule violations (loitering, smoking, forbidden articles).
• Provide guidance during emergencies and fire situations.
• Assist with creating staff and visitor identification badges.
• Participate in staff and supervisory meetings.
• Identify opportunities to improve care quality and participant satisfaction.

Skills

Reading instructions

Crisis management

De-escalation

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

New York State Security Guard registration

Security/Law enforcement experience

Behavioral health setting experience

Job description

The Community Action Organization of Western New York, Buffalo, NY, seeks a Full Time Security Guard to protect personnel and property at our facilities. Responsibilities include monitoring access, patrolling, incident reporting, and crisis management.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, NYS Security Guard registration, and 1 year security or law enforcement experience. Experience in behavioral health settings is preferred. Spanish language skills are a plus.