Security Guard-(DOHMH) El Rio

Comunilife
Bronx, New York 10467 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 03, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Public Safety
  • Summary

    Salary Range $16.50 - $18.00 Hourly

    Position Type Full Time

    Job Shift Any

    Education Level High School

    Travel Percentage None

    Category Nonprofit - Social Services

    Description

    Comunilife Inc. is looking for Security Guards for its Bronx Congregate location, El Rio Residence. The Security Guard is responsible for the safety and support of the program residence staff and clients. The overall job summary includes ensuring safety of the staff's working conditions, safety of the residents and protecting the program facility. Required to cover nights and weekends, as needed. Other responsibilities include working harmoniously with program staff in accordance with Comunilife principles and guidelines. Reports to the Program Director. The position is eligible to participate in Comunilife's generous benefits and paid time off package starting after 60 days of hire.

    Essential Functions

    • Continually monitors the front door for safety and security purposes

    • Check all incoming/out coming traffic of clients, visitors and staff. Check incoming traffic means the Security must have client sign in the client log before he/she gives the client his/her key to go up to his/her room. Must make sure that clients sign out and hand in their key to the Security as they are going out. Security must also check to make sure the client is not taking out with him/her any Program private property.

    • Maintain log entries on traffic

    • Notification to program staff of security violations, and when necessary to the NYPD (New York Police Department). Must make sure that client is not bringing in alcoholic beverages, contraband drugs, weapons or any electronic equipment such as computers, air conditioners, and others.

    • Follow procedures to secure, report, control and dispose of confiscated contraband, i.e., alcoholic beverages, drugs with intention to deal

    • Patrol the building and outside courtyards at least one every three hours during the day and once every hour during evening and nights, as scheduled. This includes halls, stairs, and public bathrooms. Check facility for any safety hazards and report same to Assistant Program Director via Log Book.

    • Clear public areas of loitering residents

    • Report to the Assistant Program Director any unusual violation of house rules

    • Keep log entries of violations of house rules

    • Attend mandated in-service training programs and meetings

    Qualifications

    Education and Experience Requirement(s):

    • High School diploma

    • 8 and 16 hour Security Guard Training Certificate; New York State Security Guard License

    • At least one or two years of experience in security, or healthcare field.

    • Experience with homeless individuals, chronic mental illness, substance abuse individuals, and a plus.

    • Bilingual Spanish is preferred.

  • Job Description

    Salary Range $16.50 - $18.00 Hourly

    Position Type Full Time

    Job Shift Any

    Education Level High School

    Travel Percentage None

    Category Nonprofit - Social Services

    Description

    Comunilife Inc. is looking for Security Guards for its Bronx Congregate location, El Rio Residence. The Security Guard is responsible for the safety and support of the program residence staff and clients. The overall job summary includes ensuring safety of the staff's working conditions, safety of the residents and protecting the program facility. Required to cover nights and weekends, as needed. Other responsibilities include working harmoniously with program staff in accordance with Comunilife principles and guidelines. Reports to the Program Director. The position is eligible to participate in Comunilife's generous benefits and paid time off package starting after 60 days of hire.

    Essential Functions

    • Continually monitors the front door for safety and security purposes

    • Check all incoming/out coming traffic of clients, visitors and staff. Check incoming traffic means the Security must have client sign in the client log before he/she gives the client his/her key to go up to his/her room. Must make sure that clients sign out and hand in their key to the Security as they are going out. Security must also check to make sure the client is not taking out with him/her any Program private property.

    • Maintain log entries on traffic

    • Notification to program staff of security violations, and when necessary to the NYPD (New York Police Department). Must make sure that client is not bringing in alcoholic beverages, contraband drugs, weapons or any electronic equipment such as computers, air conditioners, and others.

    • Follow procedures to secure, report, control and dispose of confiscated contraband, i.e., alcoholic beverages, drugs with intention to deal

    • Patrol the building and outside courtyards at least one every three hours during the day and once every hour during evening and nights, as scheduled. This includes halls, stairs, and public bathrooms. Check facility for any safety hazards and report same to Assistant Program Director via Log Book.

    • Clear public areas of loitering residents

    • Report to the Assistant Program Director any unusual violation of house rules

    • Keep log entries of violations of house rules

    • Attend mandated in-service training programs and meetings

    Qualifications

    Education and Experience Requirement(s):

    • High School diploma

    • 8 and 16 hour Security Guard Training Certificate; New York State Security Guard License

    • At least one or two years of experience in security, or healthcare field.

    • Experience with homeless individuals, chronic mental illness, substance abuse individuals, and a plus.

    • Bilingual Spanish is preferred.

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