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About the Role

Security Officers provide 24-hour security coverage to the facility to prevent theft and ensure the safety of both the facility staff and residents. They are the first staff seen by new clients or anyone entering the facility, requiring them to be reliable, personable, professional, sensitive, and act as role models.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the safety and security of all residents through staff-specific posts, security rounds, enforcing facility rules, and communicating incidents to supervisory personnel.
• Provide timely and effective responses to resident emergencies, including altercations, medical emergencies, and reports of neglect or abuse.
• Liaise with police and other emergency services.
• Develop and maintain appropriate helping relationships with residents, encouraging self-reliance and self-esteem, and acting as a role model.
• Administer operational procedures for access control, reception, fire patrol, surveillance, and documentation.
• Verify children's departure to school, maintain a fire drill log, assist visitors, verify supervision of children, generate curfew reports, and answer the switchboard.
• Participate in training and staff-development activities.
• Communicate effectively with other staff within an interdisciplinary context.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• At least two (2) years of related experience in a shelter setting.
• Two (2) years of Security Guard experience.
• Active Security Guard License.
• Certified Fire Safety Guard (F02).
• Ability to exercise good judgment and apply problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge, experience, or capacity to work with homeless populations.
• Must be reliable, personable, professional, sensitive, and able to act as role models.

Skills

• Security
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Problem-solving
• Judgment
• Working with homeless populations

Location

• Bronx, NY

Work Type

• 24-hour coverage
• Full-time

Experience Level

• 2+ years of related experience
• 2+ years of Security Guard experience

Education Level

• High School Diploma or equivalency

Salary/Compensations

• $45,627.40 - $45,627.40

Benefits

• Medical (including prescription coverage)
• Dental
• Vision
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays
• Annual Paid Time Off (23 days)
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Retirement Benefits Plan (403B)
• Potential for student loan forgiveness (PSLF)

About the Company

• AAPCI is an equal employment opportunity employer that embraces diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment.
• AAPCI is subject to, and in compliance with, the New York City Order of the Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene to Require COVID-19 Vaccination for City Employees and Certain City Contractors.

Equal Opportunity

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.
• AAPCI will consider requests for reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable law and the New York City Order of the Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene to Require COVID-19 Vaccination for City Employees and Certain City Contractors.