Security Guard

Tolentine Zeiser Community Life Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,094 - 34,316; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits after a three-month probation period

Job summary

A supportive shelter for women in New York is seeking a full-time Security Guard to maintain order and security. Candidates must possess prior security experience and an F80 License, as well as a high school diploma or GED. The position involves working overnight and weekend hours, where responsibilities include monitoring entrances, responding to incidents, and collaborating with other staff members. Benefits are available after a three-month probation period.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior security experience, security guard license, and F-80 certification needed.
• Availability for weekends and overnight shifts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor entrances and manage client access.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies.
• Work collaboratively with shelter staff.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Observational skills

Knowledge of security policies

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Security Guard - Prior security experience with F80 License. Siena House, 85 W. 168th Street, Bronx, NY 10452. [phone].

Helping Women Help Themselves since 1990.

Siena House is a 27-room facility that has served pregnant women and moms with children under two who are experiencing homelessness since 1990.

In need of a full time Security Guard for overnight and weekend hours with a F80-License.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security and order: Monitoring entrances and sitting at front desk managing client access and exits, supervising dining room during meals, and conducting regular rounds. Observe client behavior and encourage compliance with policies.
• Incident response and documentation: Responding to incidents and emergencies, de-escalating situations, providing assistance in emergencies, alerting staff to clients in crisis, and thoroughly documenting all incidents and suspicious activity. Maintaining and updating the hourly entrance in the security log and preserving confidentiality are a must as well as a professional approach with clients at all times.
• Support and collaboration: Working with other shelter staff, assisting visitors and clients, performing administrative duties such as monitoring video surveillance, collaborating with staff, and participating in required training.

Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure.
• A professional disposition.
• Observational skills.
• The ability to work with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of security policies.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team and reporting to work on time.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior security experience, security guard license, and F-80 certification.
• The role is for weekends and overnight hours during the week.

Salary

• HOURLY: $21.20 per hour.
• Benefits after a three-month probation period.

How to apply

Interested candidates with F80 license please send your resume to: [e-mail]