About the Role
This position guards the agencies personnel and property against assault, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry of facilities.
Responsibilities
- Monitors access to the facility to ensure only authorized people enter.
- Patrols the assigned areas within and outside the building.
- Examines the physical site (doors, windows, gates, etc.) as well as individual’s behaviors.
- Promptly writes accurate observation logs and incident reports.
- Manages the security camera system, ensuring appropriate camera coverage and record retention.
- Activates and deactivates alarm systems.
- Handles circumstances when an individual breaks a facility rule such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
- Provides guidance to individuals in the event of a fire or emergency.
- Assists with preparing identification badges for staff, clients, or others.
- Participates in staff and supervisory meetings.
- Identifies and reports opportunities to improve the quality of care, staff effectiveness, and participant satisfaction.
- Satisfactory completion of mandatory trainings.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- New York State Security Guard registration.
- One (1) year experience in security or law enforcement.
- Experience in a behavioral health setting where individuals have mental illness or substance use disorders.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to explain safety procedures.
- Ability to follow instructions, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to clearly and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations with patients and employees.
- Ability to add and subtract, estimate distance, height, and other relevant measurements.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in writing, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with unexpected or crisis situations.
- Ability to remain calm under stress.
- Must be well-organized, courteous, alert, and observant.
- Must have strong customer service skills.
- Strong de-escalation skills, including the ability to control own emotions and reactions in a positive way.
- Ability to walk the facility premises in various weather conditions.
- Physically capable of reacting swiftly in emergency situations.
- Good vision and hearing are essential for monitoring surveillance equipment, observing activities, and responding to alarms.
- Ability to speak and understand Spanish is desired.
- Must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Skills
- Customer service
- De-escalation
- Organization
- Courtesy
- Alertness
- Observation
- Spanish (desired)
Location
- Buffalo, NY 14209
Work Type
- Per Diem
Experience Level
- 1 year experience in security or law enforcement
Education Level
- High School
Salary/Compensations
- $18.50 - $20.00 Hourly
