Security Associate I

Job Summary:

The Security Associate Provides Security services at direction of Security management and Site Supervisor.  The main objective for all Security personnel is to ensure a safe and secure environment for all clients, guests and staff. 

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Security Supervisor, the laundry room attendant will provide a safe, clean, secure trauma-free environment and perform various laundry duties within The Midnight Mission Laundry Room.

• Protect life and property; observe, deter, record and report all activities that may threaten the safety and serenity of the facility.
• Intervene in all conflicts between guests, guests and staff, and all others, and work to de-escalate all conflicts.
• Make regular rounds of facility interior and exterior, including all rest rooms, dorms, shelters and perimeters.
• Control access and egress of facility; perform check-in and check-out procedures, issue guest badges, and discourage loitering around entrances.
• Ensure that all personal and facility property is maintained and properly secured and accounted for.  Maintain property log for personal property brought onto facility.
• Report suspicious individuals and/or activity to Security Supervisor/Staff.
• Display a courteous, professional. And respectful demeanor at all times; establish trust and rapport with clients, visitors and staff by demonstrating a firm, fair, and empathetic attitude. 
• Assists with various other duties and functions of security personnel as appropriate during normal operations—as directed by supervisory staff.
• Security Associate should be informed of all services offered by The Midnight Mission.

Conditions of Employment

• Demonstrated knowledge of de-escalation techniques
• Ability to project a professional demeanor and exercise mature judgement
• Engagement and rapport-building skills with all guests, including those who present difficulties
• Demonstrated ability to work with individuals of diverse social, economic and cultural backgrounds
• Knowledge about non-violent crisis intervention techniques
• Ability to work independently and complete assigned duties with minimum supervision.
• Flexible, adaptable, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment that requires sensitivity and professionalism
• Availability to work evening and weekends as requested by management, and based on the operational needs of the program
• Ability to work harmoniously and cooperatively as a team player.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak English – must be able to read words and phrases in English on cleaning supply containers, etc.
• Ability to arrive at work reliably and on time
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and/or directions.

Required Qualifications

• Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9 and valid California ID or Driver’s License)
• Ability to maintain regular, consistent attendance
• Updated TB test
• Successful completion of background screening
• Fully vaccinated for covid-19 and boosted if over 5 months since vaccination
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug testing
• Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens Training through TMM

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The duties of this job include sweeping, mopping, wiping, picking up trash, climbing ladders, bending, stooping, crawling, and carrying clothes and equipment weighing up to 50lbs. for a distance of 30 – 50 feet. While performing the essential functions of the job the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, stoop, talk, smell, hear, reach above and below shoulders; use hand and finger dexterity, occasional keyboarding, making and receiving telephone calls, making and receiving text messages, and making and receiving radio calls.

Work Environment

The employee may be in contact with individuals and families in crisis who may be ill, using alcohol and drugs, and who may not be attentive to basic personal hygiene, health and safety practices. The employee may experience a number of unpleasant sensory demands associated with the client’s use of alcohol and drugs, and lack of personal hygiene. The employee must be ready to respond quickly and effectively to many types of situations, including crisis situations and potentially hostile situations.

EEO

The Midnight Mission (TMM) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, TMM complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation.

Fair Chance

The Midnight Mission will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if The Midnight Mission is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.

The above description is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.  Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time.

Salary : $19 - $20