Safety Officer
Help USA•New York, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
As a Safety Officer, you'll help maintain a safe and secure environment at one of our transitional housing shelters that is located on Wards Island and provides temporary housing for men living with diagnosed mental illnesses. You'll be one of the first contacts with our residents when they enter one of our facilities. In addition to ensuring residents' safety, you'll help our residents feel welcome and set the tone for their stay. It is critical that you are alert, vigilant, and courteous to all residents and guests.
Requirements
- New York State security guard license
- High School Diploma or equivalent OR equivalent experience and skills
- One year security experience, preferably in homeless services
- Work experience in residential facilities
- Experience and capacity to work with people experiencing homelessness or other disadvantaged people
- Strong relationship and customer service skills
- Computer literacy with Microsoft applications
Nice To Haves
- FDNY F-02 must be obtained within 30 days of hire, if not already possessed
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Responsibilities
- Patrolling the facility and outside grounds
- Ensuring residents and guests are properly signed in
- Escorting visitors to proper destinations
- Conducting safety inspections
- Maintaining accurate documentation
- Preparing incident reports when necessary
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
