Security

Grand Street Settlement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in New York is seeking a part-time Security personnel to ensure safety at the Gowanus Community Center. The successful candidate will be part of the Youth Services Department and will be responsible for building security, managing conflicts, and maintaining attendance logs. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma, security experience, and strong communication skills. This role requires a commitment to the positive development of youth and includes completion of essential training upon hiring.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Security License preferred or 5+ years of security experience.
• Good conflict mediation and public relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide building security and respond to emergencies.
• Maintain positive relationships with community members.
• Perform clerical activities and document incidents.

Skills

Conflict mediation

Public relations

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma

Security License (preferred)

Job description

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POSITION: Security

DEPARTMENT: Youth Services

LOCATION: Gowanus Community Center; 420 Baltic Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217

REPORTS TO: Program Director and Assistant Director

SALARY: $20/hour - 25 hours per week

DATES: School year - September2025 - June 2026

SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 3pm - 11pm; Saturday and Sunday 3pm - 11pm. Hours based on site need/discretion of the Program. This position is performance based and is also contingent on funding availability.

JOB SUMMARY: As part of our Youth Services Department’s vision: all Youth Services Staff will assist in promoting growth, leadership and positive self-image in all young people at all of our Grand Street Settlement sites. The Security agent’s role will be to provide building security in the building, outside, or around the building and in the program as necessary.

Education, Experience And Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Security License preferred or 5+ years of security experience
• Previous youth based/school security experience
• Good conflict mediation and public relations skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills; detail oriented
• Strong time management skills; ability to handle assignments simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy, and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and with minimal guidance
• Can-do attitude and strives to do more for a growing team
• Previous experience working with diverse young people
• Three (3) or more years’ experience & expertise working with youth (volunteer experience is acceptable).
• Ideal candidate is personable, energetic, & enthusiastic.
• Candidate must successfully complete the following: NYSDOH Fingerprinting Screening; New York State Clearance Review Background Check; 3 Reference Checks; Physical w/ updated TB Test (Fees may apply)
• If offered the position, must submit $25 fee for NY State Clearance Review
• Valid CPR/AED Pro certification through recognized accrediting body preferred.
• Valid First Aid/RTE certification through recognized accrediting body preferred.
• Candidates must be able to communicate effectively with all students while remaining professional at all times and be able to motivate the students while setting an example in all areas, including responsibility, timeliness, organization, attendance and most importantly, professionalism.
• Bilingual preferred
  
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Must complete 15 hours of training as per school- age childcare requirements within the first three months of hire and attend two mandatory agency-wide Professional Development trainings. If hired for summer only, must complete all trainings are required by Program Director or Assistant Program Director
• Greet visitors warmly and professionally upon entering, address their inquiries and directs people to appropriate locations
• Maintains daily program attendance logs and all related clerical activities as required
• Documents the use and the conditions of each room used by program
• Logs medical or safety related incidents
• Manage and mediate all conflicts
• Responds to all emergencies (i.e. medical, unsafe areas, trespassing, altercations, etc)
• Controls the flow of traffic so that only those participants scheduled are allowed in the building or into appropriate program areas
• Maintain positive relationships with office and center/school faculty
• Maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders, program participants, families, community members and program staff
• Keeps the lobby clear of unauthorized persons, including loitering children, adults, or adolescents
• Keeps abreast of what is going on in the program each day
• Manage registration forms and process identification cards for program participants (as needed)
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

How To Apply

Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position you are applying for. If selected, we ask that you also provide us with three (3) professional references that we can contact (at least one (1) professional reference should be from a former supervisor). Please click on the link provided below, or use the link in a search bar, and apply online through our career center.

https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=grandst&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US

No phone calls, please!

Please be advised that job offers can only be made once your clearances come through!

EOE

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• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

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• Employment type

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• Industries

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