Security Guard

Catholic Charities; Village of Mount Morris (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

403b retirement plan

Generous time off package

Comprehensive benefits package

Growth opportunities

Making a difference in people's lives

Job summary

Catholic Charities is hiring for a security guard at the Livingston County Warming Center. This seasonal role covers November 9 through April 30, with options for full-time, part-time or per diem scheduling.

The position guards employees, clients and visitors, maintains safety, and supports trauma-informed care in a home-like environment. Qualifications include a high school diploma (associate’s degree preferred), NYS security registration or police certification, a valid NYS driver’s license

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• NY State Security Guard Registration or NYS Police Officer Certification required.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License.
• Minimum two years as a security guard.
• Trauma-informed care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out safety and security standards and complete incident reports as required.
• Patrol assigned area to protect clients, visitors, property and equipment.
• Control and monitor access; observe alarms and safety systems as needed.
• Inspect doors, windows and gates; monitor for unauthorized access.
• Inform violators of rules; report irregularities and emergencies to responders.
• Remain alert for security breaches and coordinate with police as needed.
• Support Warming Center staff and greet entrants at intake area.
• Participate in staff meetings and ongoing professional development.
• Uphold the agency Mission, Vision and Values; support core competencies.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Security awareness

Public safety

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s degree preferred

Job description

Description

We are Hiring!

As a regional agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester, Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston builds communities that care for all people. We serve all people seeking help in a safe, welcoming and comforting environment that feels like being home. We proudly employ people from all backgrounds and experiences.

If you're looking for more than just a job, if you're passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of others, join a team that changes lives every day. Be a part of something truly special.

Employment Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, Per Diem

Schedule: Seasonal position (November 9th- April 30th)

Salary: $35.00/hr.

Top Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive salary and 403b retirement plan
• Generous time off package and work-life balance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative environment
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Intrinsic reward of truly making a difference in people's lives

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma required, Associate’s degree preferred.

Credentials: NY State Security Guard Registration OR NYS Police Office Certification required. Valid and clean NYS Driver’s License.

Experience: Minimum of two years of experience working as a security guard. Experience working in a trauma-informed care environment is preferred.

About the role:

Under general supervision, ensures the safety and security of employees, clients and visitors to the Livingston County Warming Center. Effectively supports ongoing and collaborative communication amongst all Warming Center staff and is responsible for ensuring a trauma informed care environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow safety and security standards and complete incident reports as required.
• Patrols assigned area to ensure protection of clients, visitors, property and equipment.
• Controls and monitors access ingress and egress out of assigned site and monitors Safety and fire alarm systems as required.
• Examines doors, windows, and gates to ensure security; uses agency keys to open and close buildings; monitors closed buildings for unauthorized people and/or suspicious activities.
• Informs and warns violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
• Watches for and reports irregularities, such as security breaches, facility and safety hazards, and emergency situations; contacts emergency responders, such as police, fire, and/or ambulance personnel, as required in accordance with department standards.
• Remains alert for the presence of unauthorized persons and/or security code violators; approaches suspicious persons and/or notifies police as appropriate; may confront and detain violators, as required, until police arrive.
• Provides back up to the Warming Center Staff including directing incoming calls to appropriate people and acknowledges and welcomes all in the Warming Center intake area.
• Participates in staff briefings and department meetings as required.
• Maintains up-to-date professional knowledge through reading, workshops, and conferences.
• Awareness of and active support of the Agency's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan. Including, but not limited to, supporting the Agency's Core Competency initiatives of being Collaborative and Community Focused, Innovative and Entrepreneurial, and Culturally Competent and Diverse.
• Participates in relevant Agency meetings and/or trainings
• Actively pursues development of professional competencies related to job performance through reading, supervision, in-service training and attendance at conferences and workshops.
• Awareness and active support of the Agency's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan. Including, but not limited to, supporting the Agency's Core Competency initiatives of being Collaborative and Community Focused, Innovative and Entrepreneurial, and Culturally Competent and Diverse
• Other duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees are required to follow appropriate supervisory directions and perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

Physical Demands/Work Environment: The physical demands/work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type and/or perform light lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Compliance: Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation standards. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check. CCDOR considers all background check information in accordance with applicable law.

Join us and help make a positive impact on our community!

***Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agency and our people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet