Security Guard - Head Start

Greater Bergen Community Action, Inc.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Bergen Community Action, Inc. is seeking a Security Guard for their facility in Jersey City. The role involves ensuring the safety of children and staff, patrolling the premises, and managing access to the facility. Ideal candidates will possess strong ethical values, experience in security, and the ability to handle emergency situations professionally.

Qualifications

• Three years of related experience in security preferred.
• Fluency in English required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the building and secure the environment.
• Challenge unauthorized visitors and monitor safety.
• Assist in emergency handling and report suspicious activities.

Skills

Integrity

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Greater Bergen Community Action, Inc. provided pay range

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Base pay range

$18.93/hr - $18.93/hr

Position Summary

The Security Guard patrols the building to ensure the safety and protection of the children in care, staff, and property. They also oversee the security of their assigned location, ensure that only authorized individuals gain access to the facility, and report any disturbances or suspicious activity to the appropriate person.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure that all individuals entering the facility are authorized, sign in, and escorted to their destination if necessary. Challenge unauthorized visitors and escort them to exits.
• Ensure that all staff wear identification badges
• Perform routine facility inspections, including patrolling hallways and checking exits/entrances, classrooms/offices, and outdoor spaces to ensure they are safe and debris-free.
• Ensures that the playground and grounds are unlocked in the morning and locked in the evening.
• Ensure that children are dropped off and picked up in an orderly and secure manner.
• Assist staff, police, and emergency personnel in handling emergencies or disruptive situations.
• Notify appropriate personnel if you suspect evidence of substance abuse, child abuse/child neglect, severe medical/social conditions, or any potential threats.
• Notify appropriate personnel and supervisor of any emergency or potentially dangerous or unusual situations, following up with local police if appropriate.
• Watch for safety and fire hazards and other security-related situations.
• Monitor all deliveries to the building to ensure security is not breached.
• Display and demonstrate ethical behavior in all interactions with children, families, co-workers, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure confidentiality of records and information; use discretion when sharing any information.
• Assist custodial and maintenance staff as needed.
• Performs other relevant duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications/Requirements

• High school diploma or the equivalent
• English fluency – Speak, read, and write.
• Three years of related experience, preferably in security.
• Demonstrate excellent integrity, good moral character, and initiative.
• Exhibit a personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
• Ability to pick up, lift up to 50 pounds, sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
• Must present a professional attitude and develop and maintain good working relationships with children, families, co-workers, and external stakeholders.
  
  

EEO Statement

Greater Bergen Community Action, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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