Security Guard (Ocean Bay Community Cornerstone)

Child Center of NY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

401k Pension and Employer Contribution

Flexible Spending and CommuterBenefits

Disability, life, and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Child Center of NY is seeking a Security Guard for Ocean Bay Community Cornerstone in Arverne, NY. The role focuses on securing personnel, clients, and premises while maintaining order.

Hours are Monday–Friday 1:00 PM–6:00 PM and Saturday 10:00 AM–3:00 PM, offering a part-time schedule. The position requires experience in security, strong communication, and the ability to work with diverse groups of youth and families.

Qualifications

• Previous security work experience.
• Experience working with diverse social, cultural, and economic groups, especially youth.
• Good communication, negotiation and listening skills.
• Aptitude for motivating people and working in diverse and challenging situations.
• HS diploma or equivalency (Preferred).
• Completed security training course (Preferred).
• Strong knowledge of public safety and security procedures/protocols (Preferred).
• Bilingual in one or more languages may be required depending on client needs (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Patrol center and grounds regularly to prevent and/or detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of center doors, windows and gates.
• Maintain a high visibility presence by circulating among visitors and participants.
• Investigate disturbances and/or alarms.
• Document any unusual occurrences (i.e. property and/or equipment damage, theft and injury).
• Warn persons of rule infractions or violations and evict violators when necessary.
• Contact authorities in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons (as directed by Recreational Director).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Patrol skills

Communication

De-escalation

Bilingual capability

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Security Guard (Ocean Bay Community Cornerstone)

57-10 Beach Channel Dr, Arverne, NY 11692, USA

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Company Overview

The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under-served communities, our 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year.

Position Summary

The security guard is responsible for securing the personnel, clients and premises, including enforcing and maintaining order in the center.

Essential Functions

• Patrol center and grounds regularly to prevent and/or detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of center doors, windows and gates.
• Maintain a high visibility presence by circulating among visitors and participants.
• Investigate disturbances and/or alarms.
• Document any unusual occurrences (i.e. property and/or equipment damage, theft and injury).
• Warn persons of rule infractions or violations and evict violators when necessary.
• Contact authorities in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons (as directed by Recreational Director).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Hours

Monday – Friday | 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM and Saturday | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Qualifications

• Previous work experience in security
• Experience working with diverse social, cultural, and economic groups, especially youth
• Good communication, negotiation and listening skills
• Aptitude for motivating people and working in diverse and challenging situations
• HS diploma or equivalency (Preferred)
• Completed security training course (Preferred)
• Strong knowledge of public safety and security procedures/protocols (Preferred)
• Bilingual in one or more of the following: Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bengali and others, may be required depending on client needs. (Preferred)

We Also Offer

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Pension and Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending and Commuter Benefits Accounts
• Employer paid short-term & long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. EOE M/F/D/V

57-10 Beach Channel Dr, Arverne, NY 11692, USA