Security Guard, Gabriel House Supportive Housing

CAMBA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to community support as a Security Guard. In this vital role, you'll ensure the safety and security of a residential facility, providing peace of mind to residents and staff. You'll utilize your crisis management skills to handle conflicts and monitor the premises through advanced security systems. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, and a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion. If you're passionate about making a difference and ensuring safety, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Must maintain a NYS Security Guard license and Fire guard certification.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security and fire safety of the facility.
• Conduct security screenings and patrol the premises.
• Document incidents and maintain assigned equipment.

Skills

Crisis Management

Security Monitoring

Fire Safety Procedures

Report Writing

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Security Camera Systems

Security Logbook

Job description

Who We Are:CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach more than 73,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth.CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are in living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.

Gabriel House is a residential building located on West 122^nd Street and Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd in the Central Harlem section of Manhattan. The facility will provide 30 units of supportive housing to homeless or at-risk of homelessness, single adults (age 18 and over) diagnosed with HIV/Aids, serious mental illness, or who are diagnosed as mentally ill and chemically addicted (MICA), currently known as persons with co-occurring disorders. CAMBA Inc. is the on-site service provider and provides case management and 24/7 security.

Position: Security Guard

Reports To: Supervisor I

Location: 201 West 122^nd Street, New York, NY 10027

What The Security Guard Does:

• Monitor and ensure the security and fire safety of the entire facility.
• Employ crisis prevention/intervention and crisis management skills when conflict occurs.
• Patrol buildings and grounds of facilities where CAMBA programs are located.
• Examine doors, windows, gates and all fire exits to determine that they are secure and in accordance with all fire regulations.
• Observe and report irregularities such as unusual tenant behavior, trespassers, fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and security doors left unlocked.
• Monitor tenants and facility via security camera systems.
• Conduct fire safety patrol and report findings or fire safety concerns to appropriate supervisory personnel.
• Conduct security screenings of all tenants and visitors entering the facility.
• Issue commendations to support positive tenant behaviors such as peers helping peers, compliance with rules and regulations, etc.
• Counsel tenants that violate rules (such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles) and complete infraction reports.
• Observe departing employees, visitors and/or tenants to guard against theft of CAMBA property.
• Document in the security logbook and incident report forms property damage, unusual occurrences, and incidents with employees, visitors and tenants.
• Maintain assigned equipment per shift.
• Sign equipment in and out for each shift.
• May provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports.

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. or equivalent experience.

Other Requirements:

• Must have 8 hour Pre-Assignment security guard training course certificate.
• Must obtain 16 hour On-the-Job security guard training course certificate within 90 days of employment.
• Must complete 8 Hour Annual In-Service Course each calendar year.
• Must have and maintain a NYS Security Guard license.
• Must obtain NYS Security Guard registration and must maintain registration during employment.
• Must obtain Fire guard certification and maintain it throughout employment.

Compensation: $18.00 hourly
When salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate.This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and/or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization.

Status: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Benefits: CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.

CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.