10500 Cornerstone 41st St - DYCD - Security Guard (SUMMER ONLY)

Child Center Residential Treatment Facility • Queens, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under-served communities, our 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year. In this role you will: The security guard is responsible for securing the personnel, clients and premises, including enforcing and maintaining order in the center. This is a SUMMER ONLY position in Far Rockaway.

Requirements

• Previous work experience in security.
• Experience working with diverse social, cultural, and economic groups, especially youth.
• Good communication, negotiation and listening skills.
• Aptitude for motivating people and working in diverse and challenging situations.

Nice To Haves

• HS diploma or equivalency.
• Completed security training course.
• Strong knowledge of public safety and security procedures/protocols.
• Bilingual in one or more of the following: Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bengali

Responsibilities

• Patrol center and grounds regularly to prevent and/or detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of center doors, windows and gates.
• Maintain a high visibility presence by circulating among visitors and participants.
• Investigate disturbances and/or alarms.
• Document any unusual occurrences (i.e. property and/or equipment damage, theft and injury).
• Warn persons of rule infractions or violations and evict violators when necessary.
• Contact authorities in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons (as directed by Recreational Director).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees