Security

Job Summary

The Security agent's role is to provide building security in the building, outside, or around the building and in the program as necessary. The position is performance-based and contingent on funding availability.

About the Role

This position is located at 145 Stanton Street, New York, N.Y. 10002. It reports to the Program Director and/or Assistant Director. The dates of employment are July 1, 2026 - August 14, 2026. The schedule is 20-30 hours per week, Monday through Friday: 2pm - 6pm, 8am to 6pm on trip days as needed. Hours selection is based on site need and discretion of the director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete 15 hours of training as per school-age child care requirements within the first three months of hire and attend two mandatory agency-wide professional development trainings.
• Greet visitors warmly and professionally upon entering, address their inquiries, and direct people to appropriate locations.
• Maintain daily program attendance logs and all related clerical activities as required.
• Document the use and conditions of each room used by the program.
• Manage and mediate all conflicts.
• Respond to all emergencies (i.e., medical, unsafe areas, trespassing, altercations, etc.).
• Control the flow of traffic so that only those participants scheduled are allowed in the building or into appropriate program areas.
• Maintain positive relationships with office and center/school faculty, key stakeholders, program participants, families, community members, and program staff.
• Keep the lobby clear of unauthorized persons, including loitering children, adults, or adolescents.
• Manage registration forms and process identification cards for program participants (as needed).
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent Security License preferred OR 5+ years of security experience.
• Previous youth-based/school security experience.
• Good conflict mediation and public relations skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills; detail-oriented.
• Strong time management skills; ability to handle assignments simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy, and meet deadlines in a high pressure environment.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and with minimal guidance.
• Able to work with diverse young people.
• Three (3) or more years’ experience & expertise working with youth (volunteer experience is acceptable).
• Personable, energetic & enthusiastic.
• Can-do attitude and strives to do more for a growing team.
• Successfully complete the following: NYSDOH Fingerprinting Screening; New York State Clearance Review Background Check; 3 Reference Checks; Physical w/ updated TB Test (Fees may apply).
• If offered the position, must submit $25 fee for NY State Clearance Review.
• A valid CPR/AED Pro certification through a recognized accrediting body is preferred.
• A valid First Aid/RTE certification through a recognized accrediting body is preferred.
• Candidates must be able to communicate effectively with all students while remaining professional at all times and be able to motivate the students while setting an example in all areas, including responsibility, timeliness, organization, attendance, and most importantly, professionalism.
• Bilingual preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Security License preferred OR 5+ years of security experience.
• Experience: Previous youth-based/school security experience.
• Skills: Good conflict mediation and public relations skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong planning and organizational skills; detail-oriented, strong time management skills; ability to handle assignments simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy, and meet deadlines in a high pressure environment, self-starter with the ability to work independently and with minimal guidance, three (3) or more years’ experience & expertise working with youth (volunteer experience is acceptable), personable, energetic & enthusiastic, can-do attitude and strives to do more for a growing team, successfully complete the following: NYSDOH Fingerprinting Screening; New York State Clearance Review Background Check; 3 Reference Checks; Physical w/ updated TB Test (Fees may apply), if offered the position, must submit $25 fee for NY State Clearance Review, valid CPR/AED Pro certification through a recognized accrediting body is preferred, valid First Aid/RTE certification through a recognized accrediting body is preferred, candidates must be able to communicate effectively with all students while remaining professional at all times and be able to motivate the students while setting an example in all areas, including responsibility, timeliness, organization, attendance, and most importantly, professionalism, bilingual preferred.