Shelter Security

City Rescue Mission of Lansing•Lansing, MI

9d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

This role is vital in the running of the Shelters of the City Rescue Mission. Security Personnel oversee everyone who has access to the City Rescue Mission Facilities, Completes Rounds on scheduled basis ensuring the building is secure and the staff and guests are safe. Security assists coordinators and supervisors with deescalating situations as needed. Security personnel must be friendly and encouraging while maintaining shelter policy and procedure with consistency and firmness, willing and ready to be involved in intense situations with little to no notice. The Security personnel must also be able to complete tasks independently and accurately while staying calm under pressure.

Requirements

High School Diploma- Required
Proficient use of the Microsoft Suite- Required
Ability to learn a new computer program within 30 days of introduction
Ability to head off and de-escalate issues with no notice, maintaining calm and kind under pressure
Ability to proficiently use a phone system that spans multiple facilities- including answering, transferring, putting calls on hold, etc. Within 15 days of introduction.
Ability to respectfully interact with guests and volunteers no matter their background, temperament, preferences, or life choices
Detail oriented, organized, thorough, and possessing the ability to multitask well
Ability to constantly assess the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of all work assignments
Be ready at all times to give an answer of the Hope that lies within the committed follower of Christ, as outlined in the Christian Bible, with gentleness and respect (1 Peter 3:15).
Live everyday life in submission to the authority of the Christian Bible (2 Timothy 3:15-17).
Commit to continual training under those called to teach the doctrines of the faith and the Word of God, as well as to seek out fellowship with other believers (Hebrews 10:24-25), as evidenced by being a member in good standing in a local evangelical church.

Nice To Haves

1 Year Security Experience- Preferred
CPR, AED, and NARCAN training - Preferred

Responsibilities

Monitor everyone entering the shelter- checking guest tracking software, volunteer schedules, or meeting/appointment schedules as necessary to ensure all who enter are authorized
Use all available tools- including Body Cams, Wands to track rounds, Narcan, etc – to ensure safety of yourself, our guests, our staff, and our facilities as a whole and to ensure yourself and the ministry are above reproach
Complete rounds of the facilities as scheduled- ensuring the building is secure and no issues have arisen
Assist all other staff with de-escalation of moderate to difficult situations, Escorting people off property when necessary.
Be the liaison for emergency services when they are called, ensuring they have all pertinent information
Instituting bars, adding guests to the no trespassing list, and other appropriate measures relating to safety
Assist with phone calls and other incoming communication as necessary
Maintain good communication with the department and a clean and orderly workspace
Have a good understanding of shelter policies and procedures and execute them properly
Attend all meetings and training sessions as scheduled
Show the love of Christ, be ready to share the gospel, and pray with guests regularly