Security (Brooklyn)

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

JOB SUMMARY: Securityis responsible forensuring the safety and security of all clients, staff, visitors, and property around the facility. This position reports to theOperations Coordinatorand the Shift Supervisor intheirabsence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF SECURITY

• Control access at the main entrance by screening all clients, visitors, utilizingthe magnetometer, x-ray machine to detect and prevent weapons from entering the building.
• Intervene to de-escalate crisis situations and document all such situations and interventions performed.
• Respond to incidents.
• Complete logs, incidentreportsand all other required documentation.
• Make calls to the police, fire department and other first responders as directed.
• Perform administrative duties and receptionist duties atoperationsdesk.
• Monitor the video surveillance cameras and fire prevention detection of alarm notificationsystem.
• Ensure safety of all and security of all equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Provide coverage for the general welfare and safety of theshelterresidents, staff, and volunteers.
• Provide crisis prevention and intervention as needed.
• Complete routine resident and facilitychecksto ensure that residents are not at risk and that the facility is free of potential hazards (leaks, fire, destruction of property, etc.).
• Record incidents and residents’ grievancesappropriate inlogbook and on incident report.
• Participate inregular fire drills during day, evening,nightand weekendshiftsensuring that all staff and residents followprocedure.
• Interact with NYPD, EMS, NYFD, and know when it isappropriate tomake emergency calls.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF SECURITY:

• Must have NYS Security Guard License and current 8-hour annual Certificate.

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OF SECURITY

• Minimum two years’ experience working in a residential facility, preferably experience working with dual-diagnosed individuals, mental health and substance abuse issues, and some supervisory experience.
• Must have good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively both written and oral.
• Ability todeescalate andprevent crisis situations with minimal supervision.
• Must have some computer skills and be able to formulate incident reports.
• Ability to work with clientele that have special needs and aid with respect and compassion.
• Help to foster andto promotea positive and harmonious atmosphere at the shelter.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts, weekends, and overtime if necessary.

Other Duties:

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover orcontaina comprehensive listing of activities,dutiesor responsibilities that arerequired ofthe employee for this job. Duties,responsibilitiesand activities may change at anytimewith or without notice.

Pay: $23.74