Safety Security Officer

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

Job summary

Westhab, Inc. is seeking a Safety Security Officer responsible for ensuring the safety and security of clients and property in a homeless shelter. With expectations for high performance and standards, this entry-level role requires flexible shifts and prior security experience. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and be certified in Crisis Intervention.

Qualifications

• Prior security experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Certified in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) preferred.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts, weekends, and overtime if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections of all clients’ rooms.
• Escort clients to appointments as needed.
• Interact with and monitor client’s behavior.
• Control access at the main entrance.
• Respond to incidents and assist with client intakes.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Crisis Intervention

Education

High school diploma or GED

NYS Security Guard License

8 Hour Annual Certificate

Fire Guard License for Shelters

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Job Description

JOB TITLE: SAFETY SECURITY OFFICER

FLSA: NON-EXEMPT

DIVISON : SECURITY

REPORTS TO: SHIFT SUPERVISOR

LOCATION: BROOKLYN, NY

SALARY $19.65 HOURLY

Summary

The Safety Security Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of all client’s, staff, and the property around the facility in a homeless shelter. This position reports to the Shift Supervisor and Security Manager of the Facility. Proof of COVID-19 vaccinations required.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections of all clients’ rooms
• Escort clients to appointments as needed
• Interact with and monitor client’s behavior and maintain good rapport by providing excellent customer service. Encourage clients to comply with facility policy and procedures.
• Control access at the main entrance by screening all clients, and visitors, utilizing magnetometer /x-ray machine to detect and prevent weapons from entering the site.
• Perform Crisis Intervene to de-escalate potential crisis situations and document all such situations and interventions.
• Make hourly rounds throughout entire facility including all hallways, stairwells, floors, bathrooms,laundry rooms, kitchen, and office spaces.
• Respond to incidents
• Assist with client intakes
• Perform daily packups and logging of client property belonging to AWOL clients
• Store and remove client property once the mandated storage time have expired
• Maintain a clean and organized storage area
• Complete logs, incident reports and all other required documentation.
• Make calls to police, fire department and other first responders as directed.
• Perform administrative and receptionist duties at the operations desk; monitor video surveillance cameras, and fire prevention / detection alarm notification system.
• Provide duties related to fire incident, evacuation of the building when necessary, utilizing fire procedure.
• Ensure the safety and security of all assigned equipment.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.
  
  

Experience, Education And Special Requirements

High school diploma or GED and prior security experience required. Must have NYS Security Guard License, and current 8 Hour Annual Certificate. Fire Guard License for Shelters preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary. Certified in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) preferred. Must be able to work flexible shifts, weekends and overtime if necessary.

Agency Profile & Employee Expectations

Westhab is a prominent community development organization, providing housing and supportive services for more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable members of our community each year. We are staffed by an extraordinary group of hard-working professionals that are fully committed to our mission - Building Communities. Changing Lives. Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are high. We believe that the people and the communities that we have the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. We are a results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact. If you want to apply for this opportunity, it should only be because you feel ready for the challenges and expectations that come with joining this kind of team. (EOE)

Occupational Safety And Health Administration (osha)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions to workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.

Westhab complies with all applicable OSHA standards, rules and regulations in addition to keeping our workplaces free of serious recognized hazards.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Non-profit Organization Management

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