Hourly Rate: $17.00

Catholic Charities of Baltimore, Our Daily Bread is currently looking for a Security Program Assistant for Our Daily Bread Employment Center, a program in Baltimore City. The Security Program Assistant provides supportive security-related services at Our Daily Bread Employment Center. The Security Program Assistant supports this purpose by providing information, assistance, support and security to staff, clients and volunteers in the daily operations of the facility

Our Daily Bread is located in the Our Daily Bread Employment Center and provides a hot, nutritious lunch for anyone in need every day of the year. It serves as a gateway to a wealth of other services in the facility, including legal services, health care, employment opportunities and government benefits. Breakfast is served every weekday to the elderly and those with special needs.

The shift for this position is:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Patrol and monitor the entire facility
• Respond to and handle all security calls
• Challenge any unauthorized person and escort them from the premises
• Enforce compliance of all ODBEC policies and procedures
• De-escalate heated situations calmly with tact and common sense
• Interact with clients in a dignified and respectful manner. Contributes to the spirit of hospitality and welcoming of clients, volunteers and visitors. Set a positive example of courteous and concerned behavior towards others.
• Be observant and attentive, and report any unlawful activity, any suspected incidents of theft or misappropriation, safety concerns, fire hazards and other security concerns to your supervisor 

 REQUIRMENTS & ABILITIES:

• One year of related experience working with the homeless or at-risk populations preferred
• Prior security experience preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills required. Must be able to intervene between 2 or more people in a non-violent manner. 
• Must display an interest in a team work approach and be able to foster an atmosphere of hospitality. 
• Must be physically capable of moving throughout the building including standing for long periods of time and going up and down stairs.
• Must be able to work regardless of weather conditions and inclement weather.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Must be able to move throughout the building, inside and outside, including climbing stairs. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, have the ability to stand 90% of the shift with intermittent bending
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds. 

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet the ever-changing needs of our employees including but not limited to:

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Vacation/sick/holiday pay
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a discretionary employer contribution 
• Tuition Advancement 
• Paid Parental Leave

Join Catholic Charities of Baltimore where you will be an important member of a trauma-informed care organization that promotes a culture of safety, empowerment, healing, and self-care, and that believes that every person has infinite worth and promise.

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer