HOUSING SECURITY OFFICER

HOUSING SECURITY OFFICER

Join a diverse and hard-working team providing crucial services to our local public housing community!

• $20.50/hr.
• Part-time
• Hours will vary, multiple shifts ranging from 3:30pm - 1am (for example 6:30pm - 11pm, 7pm -1am, and 9pm - 3am, all subject to change)
• Must have some flexibility

*This is a tested civil service position, and preference will be given to candidates that reside in the City of Utica, however, all candidates are encouraged to apply.

DISINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This position involves responsibility to provide security services and preserve the peace and good order in the Municipal Housing Authority community in the City of Utica. Incumbents must patrol housing authority property to protect the rights of persons and property in the Municipal Housing Authority. It is the duty of the Housing Security Officer to enforce all rules and regulations issued by the Housing Authority. Incumbents work under the direct supervision of the Deputy Executive Director. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACITVITY

• Protects tenants and employees of the Housing Authority and guards buildings and property;
• Patrols housing authority projects on foot and in security vehicles;
• Responds to calls from tenants for security or emergency situations;
• Reports lease violations and issues appearance notices for lease violations;
• Checks entrances, windows, hallways, stairwells, basements, and community facilities for unlawful behavior, fire hazards, locked doors and lighting problems;
• Investigates unusual conditions or disturbances;
• Detects and prevents unlawful acts against persons and property;
• Clears public from buildings after closing hours;
• Contacts, provides information, and confers with law enforcement personnel to intervene as appropriate;
• Provides residents with information or referral to agencies or law enforcement in response to resident concerns where appropriate;
• Makes banks deposits for rent monies collected for the Municipal Housing Authority;
• Respond to tenant lockouts, check identification of tenant and let tenant into the apartment;
• Identify trespassing and ask or escort people who are trespassing on Municipal Housing Authority property to leave;
• Maintains records and reports of tours of duty;

MNIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(A) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma;

or

(B) One year of experience as a security guard, watchperson or law enforcement position.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

(A) Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license as time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.

(B) Must complete certified New York State Security Guard training within six months of employment and must be maintained throughout employment.

At People First, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that recognizes and values the unique contributions of each team member. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status

Pay: From $20.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

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