Security Operations Lead - Housing & Site Safety

Lantern Community Services Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Lantern Community Services Inc in New York, NY seeks a Security Operations Specialist to support safety, security, and operational integrity across Lantern's housing sites. You will oversee access control, incident response, reporting, and follow-up in partnership with program leadership, property management, and contracted security vendors.

Reporting to the Sr. Security Operations Specialist, this role helps ensure buildings operate safely and efficiently, provides training to site teams, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least five years of experience in security, operations, or facilities management.
• Experience in supportive housing, shelter environments, or similar human services settings is required.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and safety protocol knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee training of contracted security vendor staff on Lantern Community Services' housing operations protocols.
• Provide on-site support and oversight at various residential sites based on needs and priorities.
• Assess the effectiveness of site-specific security practices and develop solutions.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement portfolio-wide security strategies.
• Train and support security staff in incident documentation, reporting, and follow-up procedures.
• Ensure staff are trained on safety protocols, including fire safety and evacuation plans.

Job description

Lantern Community Services Inc in New York, NY seeks a Security Operations Specialist to support safety, security, and operational integrity across Lantern's housing sites. You will oversee access control, incident response, reporting, and follow-up in partnership with program leadership, property management, and contracted security vendors.

Reporting to the Sr. Security Operations Specialist, this role helps ensure buildings operate safely and efficiently, provides training to site teams, and