What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Guard position at THE CHILD CENTER OF NY?
Summary:
The Security Guard is responsible for securing the personnel, clients and premises,
including enforcing and maintaining order in the center.
Essential Functions:
- 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 Program Director).
- Ability to work as closely and in a cohesive manner of the administrative in-house time.
- Ability to be flexible with schedules, direction, and to present a courteous and professional demeanor to staff, youth and public.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Minimum Qualifications:
• Previous work experience in security.
• Experience working with diverse social, cultural, and economic groups, especially
youth.
• HS diploma or equivalency.
• Strong knowledge of public safety and security procedures/protocols.
Qualifications Preferred:
• Completed security training course.
• Strong knowledge of public safety and security procedures/protocols.
• Aptitude for motivating people and working in diverse and challenging situations.
• Good communication, negotiation and listening skills.
• Bilingual in one or more of the following: Spanish, Bengali.