PT Security Guard, Hegeman Avenue Supportive Housing

About the role

CAMBA is a community organization providing a wide range of integrated programs to more than 72,000 individuals and families annually across 100 locations. CAMBA focuses on Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. CAMBA serves a diverse population, including over 10,000 youth, more than half of whom are immigrants and refugees. Over 85% of CAMBA's families live below the poverty line.

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 facilities where CAMBA programs are located.
• Examine doors, windows, gates and all fire exits to ensure they are secure and comply with 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 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 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 log book 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must have 8 hour Pre-Assignment security guard training course certificate.
• Must have 16 hour On-the-Job security guard training course certificate or obtain 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.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid NYS driver’s license.
• Must pass a background check.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and effectively.
• Knowledge of fire safety regulations and procedures.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

Benefits

Hegeman Avenue Apartments offers on-site supportive services including case management and 24/7 front desk security services. Amenities include a community room with a kitchen, a library/computer room, a tenant garden and laundry room. CAMBA provides comprehensive support services for residents, including case management and emergency assistance.

Pay

$18.54 per hour

Schedule

Part-time schedule to be determined based on the needs of the facility.