Safety Security Officer - Evening Shift, Intervale, Bronx

Westhab, Inc•New York, NY

15d•$0 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Security Officer ensures the safety and security of clients, staff, and property at a homeless shelter. Facility operations run 24 hours a day. This is a relief position requiring face-to-face relief and mandated overtime. The role reports to the Shift Supervisor and Security Manager of the Facility.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Prior security experience.
New York State Security Guard License.
Current 8-Hour Annual Certificate.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work flexible shifts, weekends, and overtime if necessary.

Nice To Haves

Fire Guard License for Shelters, preferably F02.
Certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI).

Responsibilities

Perform daily inspections of clients’ rooms.
Escort clients to appointments as needed.
Interact with and monitor clients, maintain good rapport through customer service, and encourage compliance with facility policies and procedures.
Screen clients and visitors at the main entrance using a magnetometer and x-ray machine to detect and prevent weapons from entering the site.
Provide crisis intervention to de-escalate potential crises and document situations and interventions.
Make hourly rounds throughout the facility, including hallways, stairwells, floors, bathrooms, laundry rooms, kitchen, and office spaces.
Respond to incidents.
Assist with client intakes.
Perform daily pack-ups and log the property of clients who are AWOL.
Store and remove client property after the mandated storage period expires.
Maintain a clean and organized storage area.
Complete logs, incident reports, and other required documentation.
Call police, the fire department, and other first responders as directed.
Perform administrative and receptionist duties at the operations desk; monitor video surveillance cameras and the fire prevention/detection alarm notification system.
Perform duties related to fire incidents and evacuate the building when necessary, following fire procedures.
Ensure the safety and security of assigned equipment.
Work mandated overtime.
Perform other tasks as assigned.