PT Security Guard, Bergen-Saratoga Supportive Housing

PT Security Guard

Monitor and ensure the security and fire safety of the entire facility.

Employ crisis prevention/intervention and crisis management skills when conflict occurs.

Patrol buildings and grounds of facilities where CAMBA programs are located.

Examine doors, windows, gates and all fire exits to determine that they are secure and in accordance with all fire regulations.

Observe and report irregularities such as unusual tenant behavior, trespassers, fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and security doors left unlocked.

Monitor tenants and facility via security camera systems.

Conduct fire safety patrol and report findings or fire safety concerns to appropriate supervisory personnel.

Conduct security screenings of all tenants and visitors entering the facility.

Issue commendations to support positive tenant behaviors such as peers helping peers, compliance with rules and regulations, etc.

Counsel tenants that violate rules (such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles) and complete infraction reports.

Observe departing employees, visitors and/or tenants to guard against theft of CAMBA property.

Document in the security log book and incident report forms property damage, unusual occurrences, and incidents with employees, visitors and tenants.

Maintain assigned equipment per shift.

Sign equipment in and out for each shift.

May provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports.

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

• High school diploma or G.E.D or equivalent experience

Other Requirements:

• Obtain "Criminal History Checks" (CHC) fingerprinting through the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) and the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice System) and Staff Exclusion List (SEL) clearance.
• Ability to maintain fingerprint clearance throughout the duration of employment.
• As a Mandated Reporter, you must immediately report suspected incidents/cases of abuse and neglect to the Vulnerable Persons Central Register (VPCR) Hotline at 1-855-373-2122 and complete a CAMBA Incident Report.
• Must have 8 hour Pre-Assignment security guard training course certificate.
• Must obtain 16 hour On-the-Job security guard training course certificate within 90 days of employment.
• Must complete 8 Hour Annual In-Service Course each calendar year.
• Must have and maintain a NYS Security Guard license.
• Must obtain NYS Security Guard registration, and must maintain registration during employment.
• Must obtain Fire guard certification and maintain it throughout employment.

Compensation: $18.54 per hour

CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.

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