Security Guard, The Hart Supportive Housing

CAMBA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 31,285 - 38,238; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

A community service organization in New York City is seeking a full-time Security Guard. The role involves monitoring property and ensuring safety in compliance with regulations. Candidates must have a NYS Security Guard license and one year of relevant experience. Responsibilities include patrols, incident documentation, and maintaining professional relationships. In addition to a competitive salary, the organization provides comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid NYS Security Guard license.
• Minimum one year of relevant experience is required.
• Ability to read and write post-and-patrol reports.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional relationships with clients and confidentiality.
• Monitor and ensure the security of the entire facility.
• Conduct security screenings of all entrants.

Skills

One year of relevant experience

Bilingual in any other language

Education

NYS Security Guard license

8-hour Pre-Assignment training course

16-hour On-the-Job training course (within 90 days)

8-Hour Annual In-Service Course

Fire Guard certification

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 160 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach more than 65,000 individuals and families each year at our 90 locations, including 10,000 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.

Position: Security Guard

Reports To: Assistant Program Manager

Location: 1038 Broadway Brooklyn, New York 11221

What The Security Guard Does:

• Maintain professional relationships with clients and client confidentiality.
• Practice Universal Precautions/Standard Protocol and Procedures.
• Comply with all Federal, State, City, and CAMBA security and privacy polices intended to protect the security and privacy of individually identifiable health information.
• 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 the facility via security camera systems.
• Conduct fire safety patrols 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 who 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Licenses, and/or Certifications Required:

• NYS Security Guard license
• Sufficient Education: to comprehend basic reading, writing, and math to execute required functions of the role.
• Must have an 8-hour Pre-Assignment security guard training course certificate.
• Must obtain a 16-hour On-the-Job security guard training course certificate within 90 days of employment.
• Must complete the 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.

Minimum Experience and Skills Required:

• One year of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual in any other language

Pre and/or Post Employment Requirements:

• Obtain “Criminal History Checks” (CHC) fingerprinting through the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) and the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice System) and Staff Exclusion List (SEL) clearance.
• Ability to maintain fingerprint clearance throughout employment.
• As a Mandated Reporter, you must immediately report suspected incidents/cases of abuse and neglect to the Vulnerable Persons Central Register (VPCR) Hotline at 1-855-373-2122 and complete a CAMBA Incident Report.
• Ability to read and write post-and-patrol reports. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from superiors, tenants, funders, other organizations, and the public.
• Ability to apply concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• May have team and/or other coordination responsibility, but no consistent supervisory responsibility.

Compensation

$34,762.00 annually

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.