Founded in 1953 as a children’s counseling center in Queens, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With nearly 70 locations in NYC’s toughest, most under-served communities, our 1,000 results-oriented professionals are making a difference for more than 30,000 children and their families.

Are you looking for an opportunity to impact a community?

Position Summary: 

The Front Desk Security Guard is responsible for securing the personnel, clients and premises, including enforcing and maintaining order in the center.

Essential Functions:

• Answer phone inquiries and provide basic program information
• Perform clerical duties, take memos, maintain files, and organize documents
• Monitor front desk and comply with all security procedures for visitors
• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

Job Category: 

The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. EOE M/F/D/V