Security Guard, Vincent Cyrus Plaza 57 Supportive Housing P/T

CAMBA, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

CAMBA Inc. is seeking a PT Security Guard at 57 East 128th Street, New York, NY 10035. You will patrol, monitor, and secure CAMBA facilities, enforce safety rules and report incidents. This role requires security credentials and adherence to training requirements, with shift times from 4PM-12AM or 12AM-8AM.

Compensation is $18.54 per hour, with part-time status. CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diverse applicants with appropriate certifications and licenses.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• 8-hour Pre-Assignment security guard training certificate.
• 16-hour On-the-Job training within 90 days of employment.
• 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 maintain it during employment.
• Must obtain Fire guard certification and maintain it throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• 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 CAMBA programs.
• Examine doors, windows, gates and all fire exits for compliance with fire regulations.
• Observe and report irregularities such as unusual tenant behavior and hazards.
• Monitor tenants and facility via security camera systems.
• Conduct fire safety patrol and report findings to supervisors.
• Conduct security screenings of all tenants and visitors entering the facility.
• Issue commendations to support positive tenant behaviors.
• Counsel tenants that violate rules and complete infraction reports.
• Observe departing employees, visitors and tenants to guard CAMBA property.
• Document in the security logbook and incident reports.
• Maintain assigned equipment per shift.
• Sign equipment in and out for each shift.
• May provide information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports.

Skills

Crisis prevention

Patrol skills

Observation

Conflict resolution

Education

High school diploma or GED

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 180integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach more than 72,000individuals and families each year at our 100locations, 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.

Vincent Cyrus Plaza 57 (VCP 57) is a 43 unit affordable/supportive housing development located in the East Harlem section of New York City. The 43 units are studio apartments set aside for formerly homeless people with HIV/AIDS. CAMBA is the on-site service provider at VCP 57 and offers case management and 24/7 security.

Position: PT Security Guard

Reports To: Supervisor 1

Location: 57 East 128th Street, New York, N.Y 10035

What The PT 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: $18.54 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: Part-time (Shift Times 4PM-12AM & 12AM-8AM).

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.

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Each year, CAMBA reaches over 70,000 individuals and families, including over 11,000 youth. Without your support, we cannot continue to create and deliver our programs.