Security Guard

Kinsley Power Systems; Village of Pleasantville (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

JCCA is seeking a dedicated Security Guard to help maintain a safe, welcoming, and secure environment for staff, clients, and visitors on our residential campus.

Responsibilities include patrolling, monitoring CCTV, enforcing safety protocols, and acting as the primary contact for first responders during emergencies. Strong communication and customer-service skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Security License required.
• TCI training completed and recertified every 6 months.
• Knowledge of security operations and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and sound judgment.
• Customer-service oriented and professional at all levels.
• Experience with CCTV, access control and alarm systems.
• Able to lift/move up to 50 lbs safely.

Responsibilities

• Patrolling the campus to safeguard personnel and property.
• Monitoring surveillance equipment and securing access points.
• Enforcing safety protocols to maintain a secure environment.
• Acting as primary contact for first responders during incidents.
• Providing professional, courteous assistance to staff, clients, and visitors.
• Documenting incidents, observations, and security activities.
• Maintaining an accurate daily visitor log at the guard booth.
• Communicating with alarm monitoring vendors when alarms are triggered.
• Monitoring CCTV and alarm systems for potential security breaches.

Skills

TCI training

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Security operations

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Job description

JCCA is seeking a dedicated Security Guard to help maintain a safe, welcoming, and secure environment for our staff, clients, and visitors. This is a vital position on our team, ensuring the protection and well-being of everyone on the residential campus while supporting our mission-driven work.

Job Responsibilities:

As a Security Guard at JCCA, you will play a key role in daily safety operations, including:

• Patrolling the campus to safeguard personnel and property
• Monitoring surveillance equipment and securing access points
• Enforcing safety protocols to maintain a secure environment
• Acting as primary contact for first responders during critical incidents (fire, active shooter, major disturbances, natural disasters)
• Providing professional, courteous assistance to staff, clients, and visitors
• Helping de-escalate client or visitor incidents when needed
• Responding swiftly to emergencies and offering support
• Documenting incidents, observations, and security activities
• Checking doors, windows, emergency lighting, and fire safety equipment; reporting needed repairs
• Managing vehicle access and reporting unauthorized vehicles
• Following procedures for fire prevention, property patrol, and incident investigations
• Maintaining an accurate daily visitor log at the guard booth
• Communicating with alarm monitoring vendors when alarms are triggered
• Monitoring CCTV and alarm systems for potential security breaches or hazards

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Security License
• Must complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training and re-certify every 6 months (training provided)
• Strong knowledge of security operations and procedures
• Excellent interpersonal communication and sound judgment
• Customer-service oriented with the ability to work professionally at all levels
• Experience with CCTV, access control, and alarm systems
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs safely
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook