Security Guard, Cypress Hills Cornerstone

CAMBA
Brooklyn, New York 11201 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 17, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Public Safety
  • Summary

    Security Guard

    The person filling this position is expected, under close supervision, to:

    (1) maintain access control and traffic inside facilities to maintain order and security of people and property; (2) detect and/or prevent fires, vandalism, theft, or infractions of the rules; (3) maintain assigned posts throughout the facility until properly relieved; (4) protect employees, visitors and clients; and, (5) provide directions to visitors when requested; including the following:

    • Maintain professional relationships with clients and client confidentiality.
    • 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 client behavior, trespassers, fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and security doors left unlocked.
    • Monitor clients and facility via security camera systems.
    • Conduct fire safety patrol and report findings or fire safety concerns to appropriate supervisory personnel.
    • Assist in evacuations for fire drills and/or emergencies.
    • Conduct security screenings of all clients and visitors entering the facility.
    • Collect and submit daily attendance sheets per activity.
    • Facilitate and implement the I.D card process, generating and distributing I.D cards.
    • Counsel clients that violate rules (such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles) and complete infraction reports.
    • Observe departing employees, visitors and/or residents 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 clients.
    • Maintain assigned equipment per shift.
    • Sign equipment in and out for each shift.
    • May provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports.
    • May register participants and ensure applications are completed.
    • May issue commendations to support positive client behaviors such as peers helping peers, compliance with rules and regulations, etc.
    • Tasks may be modified, expanded and/or assigned over a period of time.

    Minimum Education/Experience Required:

    • High school diploma or G.E.D.

    Other Requirements:

    • 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 NYS Security Guard license.
    • Must obtain NYS Security Guard registration, and must maintain registration during employment.
    • Must obtain CPR/First Aid Certification within 90 days of employment.
    • Health, Dept. of Education fingerprint clearance; and State Central Registry (SCR) clearance.
    • Ability to maintain State Central Registry (SCR) clearance and fingerprint clearance throughout the duration of employment.
    • Ability to adapt to the culture and environment of a public school.
    • Occasional Saturday hours required.

    Compensation: $17.50 hourly

    Status: Full-time (35 hours per week) Benefits: CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.

    CAMBA and CAMBA Housing Ventures are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse & inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

  • Job Description

    Security Guard

    The person filling this position is expected, under close supervision, to:

    (1) maintain access control and traffic inside facilities to maintain order and security of people and property; (2) detect and/or prevent fires, vandalism, theft, or infractions of the rules; (3) maintain assigned posts throughout the facility until properly relieved; (4) protect employees, visitors and clients; and, (5) provide directions to visitors when requested; including the following:

    • Maintain professional relationships with clients and client confidentiality.
    • 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 client behavior, trespassers, fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and security doors left unlocked.
    • Monitor clients and facility via security camera systems.
    • Conduct fire safety patrol and report findings or fire safety concerns to appropriate supervisory personnel.
    • Assist in evacuations for fire drills and/or emergencies.
    • Conduct security screenings of all clients and visitors entering the facility.
    • Collect and submit daily attendance sheets per activity.
    • Facilitate and implement the I.D card process, generating and distributing I.D cards.
    • Counsel clients that violate rules (such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles) and complete infraction reports.
    • Observe departing employees, visitors and/or residents 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 clients.
    • Maintain assigned equipment per shift.
    • Sign equipment in and out for each shift.
    • May provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports.
    • May register participants and ensure applications are completed.
    • May issue commendations to support positive client behaviors such as peers helping peers, compliance with rules and regulations, etc.
    • Tasks may be modified, expanded and/or assigned over a period of time.

    Minimum Education/Experience Required:

    • High school diploma or G.E.D.

    Other Requirements:

    • 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 NYS Security Guard license.
    • Must obtain NYS Security Guard registration, and must maintain registration during employment.
    • Must obtain CPR/First Aid Certification within 90 days of employment.
    • Health, Dept. of Education fingerprint clearance; and State Central Registry (SCR) clearance.
    • Ability to maintain State Central Registry (SCR) clearance and fingerprint clearance throughout the duration of employment.
    • Ability to adapt to the culture and environment of a public school.
    • Occasional Saturday hours required.

    Compensation: $17.50 hourly

    Status: Full-time (35 hours per week) Benefits: CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.

    CAMBA and CAMBA Housing Ventures are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse & inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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