The Child Center of NY is hiring: Security Guard (Far Rockaway) PT in New York

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The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under-served communities, our 1,000+ professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year.

In this role, you will:

The security guard is responsible for securing personnel, clients, and premises, including enforcing and maintaining order in the center.

Essential Functions:

• Patrol center and grounds regularly to prevent and/or detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
• Maintain a high visibility presence by circulating among visitors and participants.
• Investigate disturbances and/or alarms.
• Document any unusual occurrences (property and/or equipment damage, theft, injury).
• Warn persons of rule infractions or violations and evict violators when necessary.
• Contact authorities in cases of emergency, such as fire or unauthorized persons (as directed by Recreational Director).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Hours: Monday-Friday 6pm-10pm

Weekly hours: 16 hrs

Pay: $17.00

Qualifications:

• Previous work experience in security.
• Experience working with diverse social, cultural, and economic groups, especially youth.
• Good communication, negotiation, and listening skills.
• Aptitude for motivating people and working in diverse and challenging situations.

Preferred qualifications:

• HS diploma or equivalency.
• Completed security training course.
• Strong knowledge of public safety and security procedures/protocols.
• Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bengali, or other relevant languages.

The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other protected category.