Residential Security & Crisis Prevention Specialist

Care For the Homeless; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Care For the Homeless is seeking a Security professional to ensure the safety of clients, staff, visitors, and property at the shelter. Responsibilities include screening entrants, de-escalating crises, responding to incidents, and maintaining logs and incident reports.

This full-time role requires a NYS Security Guard license and at least two years of residential facility experience. Candidates should have strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work variable shifts,

Qualifications

• Must have NYS Security Guard License and current 8-hour annual Certificate.
• Minimum two years’ experience in a residential facility.
• Ability to deescalate and prevent crisis situations with minimal supervision.
• Must have good interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including weekends and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Control access at the main entrance by screening clients and visitors and using the magnetometer and x-ray machine.
• Intervene to de-escalate crisis situations and document interventions.
• Respond to incidents and contact police, fire department and first responders as directed.
• Complete logs, incident reports, and other required documentation.
• Perform administrative and receptionist duties at the operations desk and monitor video surveillance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

De-escalation

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Education

NYS Security Guard License

8-hour annual certificate

Tools

Incident reporting tools

Job description

Care For the Homeless is seeking a Security professional to ensure the safety of clients, staff, visitors, and property at the shelter. Responsibilities include screening entrants, de-escalating crises, responding to incidents, and maintaining logs and incident reports.

This full-time role requires a NYS Security Guard license and at least two years of residential facility experience. Candidates should have strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work variable shifts,