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PT Security Guard, Vincent Cyrus Plaza 57 Supportive Housing

CAMBA, New York, NY, United States


PT Security Guard

Vincent Cyrus Plaza 57 (VCP 57) is a 43 unit affordable/supportive housing development located in the East Harlem section of New York City. The 43 units are studio apartments set aside for formerly homeless people with HIV/AIDS. CAMBA is the on-site service provider at VCP 57 and offers case management and 24/7 security.
The PT Security Guard ensures the security and fire safety of the entire facility. They employ crisis prevention/intervention and crisis management skills when conflict occurs. They patrol buildings and grounds of facilities where CAMBA programs are located. They examine doors, windows, gates and all fire exits to determine that they are secure and in accordance with all fire regulations. They observe and report irregularities such as unusual tenant behavior, trespassers, fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and security doors left unlocked. They monitor tenants and facility via security camera systems. They conduct fire safety patrol and report findings or fire safety concerns to appropriate supervisory personnel. They conduct security screenings of all tenants and visitors entering the facility. They issue commendations to support positive tenant behaviors such as peers helping peers, compliance with rules and regulations, etc. They counsel tenants that violate rules (such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles) and complete infraction reports. They observe departing employees, visitors and/or tenants to guard against theft of CAMBA property. They document in the security logbook and incident report forms property damage, unusual occurrences, and incidents with employees, visitors and tenants. They maintain assigned equipment per shift. They 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.
Status: Part-time (Shift Times 4PM-12AM & 12AM-8AM).
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.