Security Coordinator - 4852

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. 

 Across our 60 locations, we provide programs in a variety of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors and homeless prevention. 

The Living Room is the BronxWorks central location for its adult homeless services. BronxWorks operates three 24-hour programs that include a drop-in center, a 50-bed safe haven for chronically street homeless adults, and our borough wide mobile street outreach program. All of the programs provide direct services to street homeless individuals in the Bronx including case management, food, clothing, emergency shelter, referrals to NYC shelters, and permanent housing placement. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Supervision of security personnel. 
• Provide, coordinate and insure proper Training for all assigned security personnel.
• Ensure fire drills are conducted on each shift on a monthly basis.
• Serve as a liaison between the assigned facility and various community entities.
• Recommend security measures and equipment to Security Director.
• Monitor fire prevention and other safety measures along with ensuring that all fire safety equipment is operable.
• Meet with facility and social services directors on a regular basis to report any unusual incidents that could affect client’s cases.
• Provide crisis intervention 24 hours a day.
• Conduct monthly inspections of entire facility including all major building systems.
• Ensure compliance with mandated reporting involving incidents.
• Maintain and ensure accurate time reporting, monitor time and leave for all assigned staff.
• Submit monthly security report.
• Maintain a tickler file in conjunction with the Human Resources Department, on all assigned security staff to ensure that all required licenses and certifications are current.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Ensure records, reports and logs are kept and maintained in a uniform, consistent manner and appropriately reviewed.

 PROGRAM SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate use of agency vehicles stationed at assigned location.
• Ensure cross-shift communication.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelors degree preferred.
• Five years supervisory experience preferred.
• Security and fire safety licenses preferred.
• Experience in law enforcement.
• Proficiency in conflict resolution.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and data bases preferred.

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Strong computer skills including proficiency with MS Excel or other spreadsheet program.
• Strong writing and communications skills.
• Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to climb five flights of stairs Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents.
• Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather.
• ‘TB Test required with the first 120 days of employment’  

BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact hrbenefits@bronxworks.org.