Shelter Security Aide — Protect & Support Families

Homes-For-the-Homeless; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Commuter benefits

Life insurance

Work/Life Assistance Program

3 weeks paid vacation

10 sick days

3 personal days

12 paid holidays

Job summary

Homes for the Homeless is seeking a dedicated Safety Aide for our Families with Children facility in the Longwood area of the Bronx. The role involves patrolling interiors and exteriors, maintaining logs, and assisting with safety checks to protect residents.

An active NYS Security License and multiple Fire Safety Certifications are required, with F-02 due within 60 days of hire. The organization offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Valid NYS Security Guard License.
• Current 8-hour certificate.
• 16-hour certificate.
• F-02 (Certificate of Fitness for Fire Guard for Shelters) must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
• F-80 (Certificate of Fitness for Coordinator of Fire Safety and Alarm Systems) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Patrol interior and exterior areas of building and report any safety hazards or unusual conditions.
• Monitor the entry and exit of residents by maintaining a sign-in log and requiring identification.
• Maintain daily log of all visitors and vendors as directed by a Safety Supervisor.
• Prepare incident reports or maintenance tickets on hazardous or dangerous conditions including, but not limited to child safety issues and fire hazards.
• Complete rounds of the building throughout a 7-hour shift.
• Accompany the family services department on their room inspections and unit wellness checks.

Skills

NYS Security License

8-hour certificate

16-hour certificate

F-02 Certificate of Fitness

F-80 Certificate of Fitness

Job description

Homes for the Homeless is seeking a dedicated Safety Aide for our Families with Children facility in the Longwood area of the Bronx. The role involves patrolling interiors and exteriors, maintaining logs, and assisting with safety checks to protect residents.

An active NYS Security License and multiple Fire Safety Certifications are required, with F-02 due within 60 days of hire. The organization offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive team environment.