FT Security Guard, Hegeman Avenue Supportive Housing

CAMBA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,368 - 37,117; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

A community organization in New York is seeking a Full-Time Security Guard. Responsibilities include monitoring security and fire safety, conducting patrols, and overseeing tenant conduct. Candidates must have a high school diploma or G.E.D., along with several required security certifications and licenses. The position offers an annual salary of $33,742.80 and includes a benefits package such as health and dental insurance, a retirement plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must have 8 hour Pre-Assignment security guard training course certificate.
• Must have 16 hour On-the-Job security guard training course certificate or obtain within 90 days of employment.
• Must complete 8 Hour Annual In-Service Course each calendar year.
• Must have and maintain a NYS Security Guard license.
• Must obtain NYS Security Guard registration, and must maintain registration during employment.
• Must obtain Fire Guard certification and maintain it throughout employment.

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.
• Observe and report irregularities such as unusual tenant behavior and fire hazards.
• Conduct fire safety patrol and report findings or concerns.
• Conduct security screenings of all tenants and visitors entering the facility.

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Who We Are: 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. We reach almost 80,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. 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.

Hegeman Avenue Apartments is a supportive/affordable housing development located in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn. Hegeman Avenue Apartments provide affordable housing for low‑income working families up to 60% of Area Median Income along with 42 units set aside for formerly homeless individuals who are ESSHI (Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative) eligible. CAMBA provides on‑site supportive services including case management and 24/7 front desk security services. Amenities include a community room with a kitchen, a library/computer room, a tenant garden and laundry room.

CAMBA, Inc. will lease 42 studio units for ESSHI (Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative) homeless individuals, living with a serious and persistent mental illness referred by the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA). On‑site support services for these units are also provided by CAMBA through a contract with the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH). All public areas of the project will be fully handicapped accessible.

Position: Full-Time Security Guard

Reports To: Shift Supervisor

Location: 212 Hegeman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

What The Full-Time Security Guard Does

• 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.

Minimum Education/Experience Required

• High school diploma or G.E.D.

Other Requirements

• Must have 8 hour Pre-Assignment security guard training course certificate.
• Must have 16 hour On-the-Job security guard training course certificate or obtain within 90 days of employment.
• Must complete 8 Hour Annual In-Service Course each calendar year.
• Must have and maintain a NYS Security Guard license.
• Must obtain NYS Security Guard registration, and must maintain registration during employment.
• Must obtain Fire Guard certification and maintain it throughout employment.

Compensation

$33,742.80 annually

When salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate. This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and/or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization.

Status

Full-time (35 hours per week)

Benefits

CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.

CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio‑economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.