Security Guard: Fire Safety & Community Support

Urban Pathways; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Coverage

Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Flexible Work Arrangements

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Recognition

Job summary

Urban Pathways is seeking a Security Guard to maintain a secure environment for clients, residents and staff in New York City. The role emphasizes active listening, high quality customer service, and cross-cultural awareness to support an equitable organizational culture.

Responsibilities include fire safety coordination, access monitoring, front-desk duties, incident reporting, and occasional medication monitoring. Flexibility to work varied shifts is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum one to two years of security experience preferred.
• Experience with people experiencing homeless, mental illness and/or substance abuse population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acts as Fire Safety Guard / Fire Safety Coordinator and carries out all fire safety policies and procedures.
• Monitors facility keys and access.
• Monitors building CCTV and fire alarm /security panel.
• Screens visitors based on Urban Pathways policies and procedures.
• Assists in monitoring resident/client medication as required.
• Performs emergency response including CPR defibrillator, AED and first aid as needed.
• Performs building security tours.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Diversity awareness

Foreign languages

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Urban Pathways is seeking a Security Guard to maintain a secure environment for clients, residents and staff in New York City. The role emphasizes active listening, high quality customer service, and cross-cultural awareness to support an equitable organizational culture.

Responsibilities include fire safety coordination, access monitoring, front-desk duties, incident reporting, and occasional medication monitoring. Flexibility to work varied shifts is required.