Part-Time Security Guard, Livonia Commons Supportive Housing

Camba•Brooklyn, GA

1d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports, they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach almost 80,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today. Livonia Commons is a supportive/affordable housing development located in the East New York section of Brooklyn developed by Dunn Development. Livonia Commons Apartments will provide affordable housing for low-income working families at 50% or 60% of Area Median Income along with 43 units set aside for formerly homeless individuals who are Population A (SPMI/NYNY III) eligible. These units will be master leased by the non-profit social services provider, CAMBA, Inc. CAMBA will provide 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, laundry and a children’s play area. This project is a true public-private partnership with land contributed by the City of New York coupled with subsidies provided by the State of New York and private bank financing. What The Part-Time Security Guard Does: 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 determine that they are secure and in accordance with all 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 patrol 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 or equivalent experience
Obtain “Criminal History Checks” (CHC) fingerprinting through the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) and the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice System) and Staff Exclusion List (SEL) clearance .
Ability to maintain fingerprint clearance throughout the duration of employment.
As a Mandated Reporter, you must immediately report suspected incidents/cases of abuse and neglect to the Vulnerable Persons Central Register (VPCR) Hotline at 1-855-373-2122 and complete a CAMBA Incident Report.
Must have 8 hour Pre-Assignment security guard training course certificate.
Must obtain 16 hour On-the-Job security guard training course certificate 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.

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 determine that they are secure and in accordance with all 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 patrol 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.