Security Associate I
About The Position
The Security Associate Provides Security services at direction of Security management and Site Supervisor. The main objective for all Security personnel is to ensure a safe and secure environment for all clients, guests and staff. Essential duties and responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Security Supervisor, the laundry room attendant will provide a safe, clean, secure trauma-free environment and perform various laundry duties within The Midnight Mission Laundry Room. Protect life and property; observe, deter, record and report all activities that may threaten the safety and serenity of the facility. Intervene in all conflicts between guests, guests and staff, and all others, and work to de-escalate all conflicts. Make regular rounds of facility interior and exterior, including all rest rooms, dorms, shelters and perimeters. Control access and egress of facility; perform check-in and check-out procedures, issue guest badges, and discourage loitering around entrances. Ensure that all personal and facility property is maintained and properly secured and accounted for. Maintain property log for personal property brought onto facility. Report suspicious individuals and/or activity to Security Supervisor/Staff. Display a courteous, professional. And respectful demeanor at all times; establish trust and rapport with clients, visitors and staff by demonstrating a firm, fair, and empathetic attitude. Assists with various other duties and functions of security personnel as appropriate during normal operations—as directed by supervisory staff. Security Associate should be informed of all services offered by The Midnight Mission.
Requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge of de-escalation techniques
- Ability to project a professional demeanor and exercise mature judgement
- Engagement and rapport-building skills with all guests, including those who present difficulties
- Demonstrated ability to work with individuals of diverse social, economic and cultural backgrounds
- Knowledge about non-violent crisis intervention techniques
- Ability to work independently and complete assigned duties with minimum supervision.
- Flexible, adaptable, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment that requires sensitivity and professionalism
- Availability to work evening and weekends as requested by management, and based on the operational needs of the program
- Ability to work harmoniously and cooperatively as a team player.
- Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak English – must be able to read words and phrases in English on cleaning supply containers, etc.
- Ability to arrive at work reliably and on time
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions and/or directions.
- Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9 and valid California ID or Driver’s License)
- Ability to maintain regular, consistent attendance
- Updated TB test
- Successful completion of background screening
- Fully vaccinated for covid-19 and boosted if over 5 months since vaccination
- Successful completion of pre-employment drug testing
- Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens Training through TMM
Responsibilities
- Provide a safe, clean, secure trauma-free environment
- Perform various laundry duties within The Midnight Mission Laundry Room
- Protect life and property
- Observe, deter, record and report all activities that may threaten the safety and serenity of the facility
- Intervene in all conflicts between guests, guests and staff, and all others, and work to de-escalate all conflicts
- Make regular rounds of facility interior and exterior, including all rest rooms, dorms, shelters and perimeters
- Control access and egress of facility; perform check-in and check-out procedures, issue guest badges, and discourage loitering around entrances
- Ensure that all personal and facility property is maintained and properly secured and accounted for
- Maintain property log for personal property brought onto facility
- Report suspicious individuals and/or activity to Security Supervisor/Staff
- Display a courteous, professional and respectful demeanor at all times
- Establish trust and rapport with clients, visitors and staff by demonstrating a firm, fair, and empathetic attitude
- Assist with various other duties and functions of security personnel as appropriate during normal operations—as directed by supervisory staff
- Be informed of all services offered by The Midnight Mission
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
