Security Guard (Ocean Bay Community Cornerstone)

Security Guard Position

The security guard is responsible for securing the personnel, clients and premises, including enforcing and maintaining order in the center.

Essential functions include:

• 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 Recreational Director).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Hours:

Monday – Friday | 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM and Saturday | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Qualifications:

• Previous work experience in security
• Experience working with diverse social, cultural, and economic groups, especially youth
• Good communication, negotiation and listening skills
• Aptitude for motivating people and working in diverse and challenging situations
• HS diploma or equivalency (Preferred)
• Completed security training course (Preferred)
• Strong knowledge of public safety and security procedures/protocols (Preferred)
• Bilingual in one or more of the following: Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bengali and others, may be required depending on client needs. (Preferred)

We Also Offer:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401k Pension and Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending and Commuter Benefits Accounts
• Employer paid short-term & long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. EOE M/F/D/V