Full-Time Security Guard, Austin 147 Supportive Housing

CAMBA Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated FT Security Guard to ensure the safety and security of a vital community facility. This role involves monitoring the premises, conducting security screenings, and responding to incidents with professionalism and care. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in crisis management and security protocols, ensuring a safe environment for all residents and visitors. With a commitment to community service and support, this position offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families in need. Join a team that values diversity and is dedicated to transforming lives in New York City.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Must have 8-hour Pre-Assignment security guard training course certificate.
• NYS Security Guard license and registration required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security and fire safety of the facility.
• Conduct security screenings of tenants and visitors.
• Document incidents and maintain security logbook.

Skills

Crisis Prevention

Crisis Management

Security Monitoring

Patrolling

Report Writing

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Security Camera Systems

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 more than 73,000 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.

Austin 147 is a building developed and operated by Dunn Development Corp., a private developer. Austin 147 is a newly constructed residential building located on East 147th Street and the corner of Austin Place in the Mott Haven section of The Bronx. The project consists of an eleven-story elevator building containing 80 residential units, with 79 units of rental housing and one superintendent’s unit. CAMBA, Inc. is the on-site services provider at Austin 147. Forty apartments, 50% of the units in the building, will be master leased by CAMBA and will house Population A chronically homeless single adults who are diagnosed with SPMI (seriously and persistently mentally ill) or MICA (mentally ill and chemically addicted), couples that qualify, and chronically homeless families. The unit breakdown is as follows: 30 studio units for SPMI Singles, 3 one-bedroom units for 2 qualifiers, and 7 two-bedroom units for chronically homeless families. The remaining 40 units are occupied by community residents who may require some services.

Position: FT Security Guard

Reports To: Assistant Program Manager

Location: 880 East 147th Street Bronx, NY 10455

What The FT 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 logbook 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. or equivalent experience.

Other Requirements:

• Must have 8-hour Pre-Assignment security guard training course certificate.
• Must obtain 16-hour On-the-Job security guard training course certificate 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: $18.54 hourly
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) (Shift Times 4PM-12AM & 12AM-8AM)
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.

Help New Yorkers in need transform their lives

Each year, CAMBA reaches almost 80,000 individuals and families, including over 11,000 youth. Without your support, we cannot continue to create and deliver our programs.