PT Security Guard, CAMBA Gardens II Supportive Housing

PT Security Guard

CAMBA GARDENS Phase II is a 293 unit supportive/affordable housing development located in the East Flatbush section of Brooklyn. CAMBA Housing Ventures (CHV), the housing development subsidiary of CAMBA, developed these units. 182 of these units are set aside for formerly homeless individuals and families. 108 units are for Population A individuals, chronically homeless single adults who suffer from Serious and Persistent Mental Illness or who have a co-occurring Mental Illness and Chemical Addiction (MICA). 15 units are for Population H individuals, chronically homeless single adults who have a substance abuse disorder that is the barrier to independent living and who also have a disabling clinical condition. 24 units are for Population II chronically homeless families, in which the head of household suffers from a substance abuse disorder, a disabling medical condition or HIV/AIDS. CAMBA provides on-site case management and supportive services in addition to 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 log book 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.

Education, Licenses, and/or Certifications Required:

• NYS Security Guard license
• Sufficient Education: to comprehend basic reading, writing, and math to execute the required functions of the role.
• Must have an 8-hour Pre-Assignment security guard training course certificate.
• Must obtain a 16-hour On-the-Job security guard training course certificate within 90 days of employment.
• Must complete the 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.

Minimum Experience and Skills Required:

• One year of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual in any other language

Pre and/or Post Employment Requirements:

• Obtain "Criminal History Checks" (CHC) fingerprinting through the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) and the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice System) and Staff Exclusion List (SEL) clearance.
• Ability to maintain fingerprint clearance throughout employment.
• As a Mandated Reporter, you must immediately report suspected incidents/cases of abuse and neglect to the Vulnerable Persons Central Register (VPCR) Hotline at 1-855-373-2122 and complete a CAMBA Incident Report.
• Ability to read and write post-and-patrol reports. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from superiors, tenants, funders, other organizations, and the public.
• Ability to apply concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• May have team and/or other coordination responsibility, but no consistent supervisory responsibility.

Compensation: $18.54 hourly

Status: Part-time (Saturday-Sunday 8AM-4PM & 4PM-12AM)

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.

PT Security Guard

CAMBA GARDENS Phase II is a 293 unit supportive/affordable housing development located in the East Flatbush section of Brooklyn. CAMBA Housing Ventures (CHV), the housing development subsidiary of CAMBA, developed these units. 182 of these units are set aside for formerly homeless individuals and families. 108 units are for Population A individuals, chronically homeless single adults who suffer from Serious and Persistent Mental Illness or who have a co-occurring Mental Illness and Chemical Addiction (MICA). 15 units are for Population H individuals, chronically homeless single adults who have a substance abuse disorder that is the barrier to independent living and who also have a disabling clinical condition. 24 units are for Population II chronically homeless families, in which the head of household suffers from a substance abuse disorder, a disabling medical condition or HIV/AIDS. CAMBA provides on-site case management and supportive services in addition to 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 log book 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.

Education, Licenses, and/or Certifications Required:

• NYS Security Guard license
• Sufficient Education: to comprehend basic reading, writing, and math to execute the required functions of the role.
• Must have an 8-hour Pre-Assignment security guard training course certificate.
• Must obtain a 16-hour On-the-Job security guard training course certificate within 90 days of employment.
• Must complete the 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.

Minimum Experience and Skills Required:

• One year of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual in any other language

Pre and/or Post Employment Requirements:

• Obtain "Criminal History Checks" (CHC) fingerprinting through the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) and the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice System) and Staff Exclusion List (SEL) clearance.
• Ability to maintain fingerprint clearance throughout employment.
• As a Mandated Reporter, you must immediately report suspected incidents/cases of abuse and neglect to the Vulnerable Persons Central Register (VPCR) Hotline at 1-855-373-2122 and complete a CAMBA Incident Report.
• Ability to read and write post-and-patrol reports. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from superiors, tenants, funders, other organizations, and the public.
• Ability to apply concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• May have team and/or other coordination responsibility, but no consistent supervisory responsibility.

Compensation: $18.54 hourly

Status: Part-time (Saturday-Sunday 8AM-4PM & 4PM-12AM)

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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