Safety Security Officer, NYC

Westhab Inc.•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Security Officer/Residential Aide is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of all clients, staff, and the property around the facility in a homeless shelter. This position reports to the Shift Supervisor and Security Manager of the Facility. Proof of COVID-19 vaccinations required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Prior security experience required
Must have NYS Security Guard License
Must have current 8 Hour Annual Certificate
Must have Fire Guard License for Shelters
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary

Nice To Haves

Certified in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) preferred

Responsibilities

Perform daily inspections of all clients’ rooms
Escort clients to appointments as needed
Interact with and monitor client’s behavior and maintain good rapport by providing excellent customer service. Encourage clients to comply with facility policy and procedures.
Control access at the main entrance by screening all clients, and visitors, utilizing magnetometer / x-ray machine to detect and prevent weapons from entering the site.
Perform Crisis Intervene to de-escalate potential crisis situations and document all such situations and interventions.
Make hourly rounds throughout entire facility including all hallways, stairwells, floors, bathrooms, laundry rooms, kitchen, and office spaces.
Respond to incidents
Assist with client intakes
Perform daily pack ups and logging of client property belonging to AWOL clients
Store and remove client property once the mandated storage time have expired
Maintain a clean and organized storage area
Complete logs, incident reports and all other required documentation.
Make calls to police, fire department and other first responders as directed.
Perform administrative and receptionist duties at the operations desk; monitor video surveillance cameras, and fire prevention / detection alarm notification system.
Provide duties related to fire incident, evacuation of the building when necessary, utilizing Fire procedure.
Ensure the safety and security of all assigned equipment.
Perform other tasks as assigned.