Public Safety Officer

Covenant House New York•New York, NY

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Public Safety Officer position supports Covenant House NY's mission to foster and maintain a safe and secure environment for its clients, staff, and visitors. Public Safety Officers will be required to implement a range of comprehensive, integrated security measures and countermeasures. Officers must be able to adapt, both physically and psychologically, to Covenant House NY's changing needs and priorities.

Requirements

At least one year of security experience required
A high school diploma or its equivalent is required.
Public Safety Officers MUST possess and maintain New York State security guard licensure throughout their employment, including participation in and successful completion of any legally mandated training, including but not limited to on-the-job training and/or annual in-service requirements.
This also applies to additional training, licenses, and certifications obtained before and during employment.
Exhibits strong customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Understand and follow the given safety procedures.
Detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel
Communicate effectively, both in writing and orally
Gather data, compile information, prepare, and write reports
Knowledge of searching procedures and safety inspections
Conduct safety patrols in and around buildings as assigned
Basic computer knowledge is required, i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
Operate all departmental equipment, including radios, cameras, computers, and online applications.
Listen and communicate calmly, effectively, and courteously in emergency and non-emergency situations.
Respond to calls for assistance with urgency
Conduct emergency drills according to prescribed procedures
Comfort in enforcing crowd control procedures
De-escalate/intervene in physical/verbal altercations
Flexibility to work weekends, evenings/overnights, and holidays
Performs other duties as assigned and/or needed.