Security Guard, Via Vyse Supportive Housing

CAMBA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 2,170,753 - 3,091,678; 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

CAMBA is seeking a Security Guard to maintain safety and security at their facility. This full-time role requires a NYS Security Guard license and various training certifications. Responsibilities include monitoring the premises, conducting security screenings, and adhering to security protocols.

The position offers an hourly rate of $19.10 and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and a retirement plan, encouraging diverse applicants to apply.

Qualifications

• One year of relevant experience is required.
• Bilingual candidates are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security and fire safety of the facility.
• Monitor tenants via security systems.
• Conduct security screenings of visitors.

Skills

Crisis prevention skills

Surveillance and monitoring

Compliance with security protocols

Documentation skills

Education

NYS Security Guard license

Completion of 8-hour Pre-Assignment course

Completion of 16-hour On-the-Job training

Annual In-Service Course completion

FireGuard 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 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach more than 72,000 individuals and families each year at our 100 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 live in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.

Via Vyse

Via Vyse is a building which was developed and operated by Dunn Development Corp., a private developer. Via Vyse is a newly constructed residential building located in the East Morrisania section of the Bronx. This new construction is approximately 102,000 square feet within a 12-story elevator building. There are 121 residential dwelling units, one of which will be a superintendent’s unit. The unit distribution is 46 studios, with the remainder being one- and two-bedroom units. CAMBA, Inc. is the on‑site services provider at Via Vyse. Sixty‑one apartments, 51% of the units in the building, will be master‑leased by CAMBA and will house chronically homeless single adults and families whose heads of households are diagnosed with chronic health conditions. The remaining 59 units are occupied by community residents, who may require some services.

Position: Security Guard

Reports To: Supervisor I

Location: 1812 Vyse Avenue Bronx, NY 10460

What Does the Security Guard Do

• 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.

Qualifications

Education, Licenses, and/or Certifications Required

• NYS Security Guard license.
• Sufficient Education: to comprehend basic reading, writing, and math to execute the 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 FireGuard certification and maintain it throughout employment.

Minimum Experience and Skills Required

• One year of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in any other language.

Compensation

Hourly rate: $19.10

Status and Benefits

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.