Security Guard, Gabriel House Supportive Housing

Security Guard

Gabriel House is a residential building located on West 122nd Street and Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd in the Central Harlem section of Manhattan. The facility will provide 30 units of supportive housing to homeless or at-risk of homelessness, single adults (age 18 and over) diagnosed with HIV/Aids, serious mental illness, or who are diagnosed as mentally ill and chemically addicted (MICA), currently known as persons with co-occurring disorders. CAMBA Inc. is the on-site service provider and provides case management and 24/7 security.

The security guard will monitor and ensure the security and fire safety of the entire facility. They will employ crisis prevention/intervention and crisis management skills when conflict occurs. They will patrol buildings and grounds of facilities where CAMBA programs are located. They will examine doors, windows, gates and all fire exits to determine that they are secure and in accordance with all fire regulations. They will observe and report irregularities such as unusual tenant behavior, trespassers, fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and security doors left unlocked. They will monitor tenants and facility via security camera systems. They will conduct fire safety patrol and report findings or fire safety concerns to appropriate supervisory personnel. They will conduct security screenings of all tenants and visitors entering the facility. They will issue commendations to support positive tenant behaviors such as peers helping peers, compliance with rules and regulations, etc. They will counsel tenants that violate rules (such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles) and complete infraction reports. They will observe departing employees, visitors and/or tenants to guard against theft of CAMBA property. They will document in the security logbook and incident report forms property damage, unusual occurrences, and incidents with employees, visitors and tenants. They will maintain assigned equipment per shift. They will sign equipment in and out for each shift. They 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: 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 hourly. 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 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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