On-Call Public Safety Officer – DC Community Services

So Others Might Eat/ SOME; Washington; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

SOME, Inc. is seeking on-call Public Safety (Security Officers) for the O Street NW location in Washington, DC. This PRN position supports the Public Safety department with shift coverage and early-morning hours.

Qualified candidates have a HS diploma or GED, 3–5 years of security experience, and CPR/First Aid certification. You will de-escalate conflicts, document incidents, and coordinate with police to keep clients and staff safe.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED, 3–5 yrs. Public Safety/Security experience.
• Experience providing services to the homeless.
• CPR/First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure SOME O Street locations are safe and clients receive services in a secure environment.
• Provide conflict mitigation and de-escalate conflict between clients and staff without the use of force.
• Document information to develop and file incident reports for medical or police issues.
• Issue barring notices as needed.
• Contact police when conflict escalates or violent behavior is exhibited by the client.
• Develop positive working relationships with the police.
• Monitor security cameras and the perimeter of the buildings.
• Maintain daily security log.
• Enforce rules consistently for all clients and guests.

Skills

Organizational skills

Professionalism under pressure

Time management

Communication with diverse audiences

Assertiveness

Conflict resolution

Verbal de-escalation

Resilience

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

SOME, Inc. is seeking on-call Public Safety (Security Officers) for the O Street NW location in Washington, DC. This PRN position supports the Public Safety department with shift coverage and early-morning hours.

Qualified candidates have a HS diploma or GED, 3–5 years of security experience, and CPR/First Aid certification. You will de-escalate conflicts, document incidents, and coordinate with police to keep clients and staff safe.