Security

About the role

The Security Agent will provide building security in the building, outside, or around the building and in the program as necessary. They will greet visitors warmly and professionally upon entering, address their inquiries, and direct people to appropriate locations. They will 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, control the flow of traffic, and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors warmly and professionally upon entering, address their inquiries and directs people to appropriate locations
• Maintains daily program attendance logs and all related clerical activities as required
• Documents the use and the conditions of each room used by the program
• Manages and mediates all conflicts
• Responds to all emergencies (i.e. medical, unsafe areas, trespassing, altercations, etc)
• Controls the flow of traffic so that only those participants scheduled are allowed in the building or into appropriate program areas
• Maintains positive relationships with office and center/school faculty
• Maintains positive relationships with key stakeholders, program participants, families, community members and program staff
• Keeps the lobby clear of unauthorized persons, including loitering children, adults, or adolescents
• Keeps abreast of what is going on in the program each day
• Manages registration forms and processes identification cards for program participants (as needed)

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
• Can-do attitude and strives to do more for a growing team
• Three (3) or more years’ experience & expertise working with youth (volunteer experience is acceptable)
• The ideal candidate is personable, energetic, & enthusiastic
• Candidate must 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 recognized accrediting body preferred
• Valid First Aid/RTE certification through recognized accrediting body 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
• Experience: Previous youth based/school security experience, 5+ years of security experience, 3 or more years’ experience & expertise working with youth (volunteer experience is acceptable)

Skills

• Conflict mediation and public relations skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Planning and organizational skills
• Time management skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and with minimal guidance
• Personable, energetic, & enthusiastic personality
• Bilingual proficiency (preferred)

Benefits

No benefits are mentioned in this job posting.

Pay

$20/hour for up to 20-40 hrs/wk

Schedule

M-F 3-11p Sat and Sunday 3-11pm. Hours selection based on site need/ discretion of the director.