GUARD I

CORE Services Group, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

CORE DC is seeking a Guard I to monitor at-risk populations within a residential facility and ensure safety for clients and staff. duties include sign-in/out, answering calls, supervising daily activities, and enforcing sanitation and safety protocols.

The role involves conducting breathalyzers, urinalysis, and pat searches as well as participating in fire drills and staff safety education. Background checks and approvals are required for employment.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Preference for prior military/public safety experience.
• DC Fire Safety Director/Guard Certification preferred or eligible to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Monitor at-risk populations in and around the residential facility.
• Sign in/out clients and guests at entry points.
• Answer phones and coordinate facility communications.
• Supervise clients during daily activities and ensure safety.
• Conduct breathalyzers, urinalysis, and pat searches as needed.
• Maintain facility sanitation and comply with fire safety procedures.
• Participate in building fire drills and staff safety training.
• Assist the Facility Director and ensure compliance with emergency procedures.

Skills

Excellent communication

Computer proficiency

Detail-oriented

Sound judgment

Under pressure

Positive attitude

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Military/public safety experience preferred

DC Fire Safety Director/Guard Certification preferred

Job description

Guard I

Resident Monitor/Guard I shall be security personnel experienced in monitoring at-risk populations in a residential facility setting. Duties include but are not limited to monitoring the clients' whereabouts both in and out of the facility, signing client/ guests, in and out of the facility, answering phones, supervising clients conducting daily chores, maintaining security and control throughout the facility and the grounds, conducting breathalyzers, urinalysis and pat searches as well as ensuring facility sanitation and adhering to District of Columbia fire safety codes and facility emergency procedures. Guards I will also participate in fire drills in the building, and educate staff and clients on safety procedures and other duties as assigned by the Facility Director, Deputy Director of Operations or designee.

Necessary Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in computers
• Detail-oriented
• Sound judgment
• Works well under pressure
• Great attitude

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Prior military and/or public safety experience preferred
• District of Columbia Fire Safety Director/ Guard Certification preferred or qualify to obtain one

Note: Employment at CORE DC’s HCEMP is subject to approval by the Bureau of Prisons, U.S. Department of Justice. All prospective employees will be fingerprinted and must pass a background check. Prior criminal record is not necessarily a bar to employment; failure to disclose a criminal record or pending criminal charges may be a bar to employment or may result in termination.

CORE DC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)