Security Guard

United Activities Unlimited, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

United Activities Unlimited, Inc. is seeking a part-time Security Guard in New York to safeguard staff, participants, and visitors. The role requires vigilance, reporting, and collaboration with site personnel.

The guard will monitor entrances, patrol areas, log visitors, and respond to incidents while adhering to DOH/DOE/DYCD/UAU protocols. The ideal candidate is 18+, with a HS diploma or GED, and experience in daycare or school settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old and possess a HS diploma or GED.
• Prefer experience in a daycare or school setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to pass reference checks and background screenings as required.
• Demonstrates cultural competence and collaboration in a team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor entrances and exits and observe surroundings.
• Patrol assigned areas and maintain site security daily.
• Report irregularities and prevent losses or damages.
• Keep accurate visitor logs and sign-in sheets.
• Deescalate and address unauthorized persons per procedures.

Skills

18+ years

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Cultural competency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Security Guard Schedule: Approx. 20-25 hrs pr weekJob Type: Part Time Department: Beacons/ CornerstoneFLSA Status/ Pay Type : Non-Exempt/ Hourly Effective Date: 12/2025Reports To: Program Supervisor, Program Director and Assistant Program Director Pay Range: $17.50 to $18.50 per hour(*based on city, state and/ or federal contractual obligations and budgetary allowances)ABOUT UNITED ACTIVITIES UNLIMITED: Staten Island, NY; United Activities Unlimited, Inc. (UAU) is a communitybased agency that provides a wide range of services that is inclusive from job placement, youth development programs and community outreach services to inspire, transform, and empower individuals of all ages. UAU is responsive to the needs of diverse populations and implements programs that support positive outcomes for individuals and communities. The comprehensive nature of UAU's programming options and the emphasis on holistic services for individuals and families make UAU an outstanding resource and a pillar of support for communities. UAU is dedicated to the engagement, education, and empowerment of individuals and strives to transform individuals and communities to create a better future. EOEPOSITION SUMMARY: The Security Guard is responsible for maintaining the safety and security of the program and site, including all staff, participants, and visitors. Security Guards must remain alert, focused, and aware of their surroundings at all times. This includes demonstrating vigilance, attention to detail, and the ability to retain and process information effectively in the event that a situation arises. All employees are expected to uphold and comply with all UAU standards.PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):Monitor and observe entrances and exits.Patrol and monitor assigned areas by walking around as needed to ensure proper and clear views.Collaborate with school/site personnel on a daily basisFollow daily procedures and routines to ensure that the site is secure and safety is maintainedPrevent losses, theft and damages by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and proceduresContribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed/requiredResponsible for keeping accurate visitor logs and sign in and sign out sheets, in a organized manner.Effectively communicate any issues or problems that arise.Deescalate, detect and confront unauthorized persons and violators of security procedures.Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.JOB QUALIFICATIONS:Required: 18+ years of ageRequired: High School diploma or GED (Highschool Equivalency Diploma)Preferred, at least one year of experience in a daycare or school based setting/ environmentMust be culturally competent - ability to understand, be sensitive to the needs of, communicate with and effectively interact with people across cultures and age rangesMust pass reference checks and background as designated by DOH, DOE, DYCD and UAUStrong verbal and written communication skillsExcellent organizational and time management skillsWilling to take initiative and be flexible when neededExcels working in a collaborative environment to achieve target objects and outcomesPHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; sit or walk. Specific vision and hearing abilities are required by this job as outlined below.Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need.Working both indoors and outdoors (based on appropriate and safe weather conditions).Involves sitting approximately 30% of the day, walking or standing the remainder.Must be able to remain in a stationary position for at least 20% of the time.May include working prolonged periods of time standing and walking, about 95% of the day.The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet or more of the observer)#Perm26