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Westhab, Inc.

Safety Security Officer - Brooklyn, NY 11216

Westhab, Inc., New York, New York, us, 10261

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SUMMARY

The Safety Security Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of all client’s, staff, and the property around the facility in a homeless shelter setting. The populations served are single men. This position reports to the Shift Supervisor and Security Manager of the Facility. The position pays $17/hr. Proof of COVID‑19 vaccine is required.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform daily inspections of all clients’ rooms

Escort clients to appointments as needed

Interact with and monitor client’s behavior and maintain good rapport by providing excellent customer service. Encourage clients to comply with facility policy and procedures.

Control access at the main entrance by screening all clients, and visitors, utilizing magnetometer / x‑ray machine to detect and prevent weapons from entering the site.

Perform Crisis Intervene to de‑escalate potential crisis situations and document all such situations and interventions.

Make hourly rounds throughout entire facility including all hallways, stairwells, floors, bathrooms, laundry rooms, kitchen, and office spaces.

Respond to incidents

Assist with client intakes

Perform daily pack ups and logging of client property belonging to AWOL clients

Store and remove client property once the mandated storage time have expired

Maintain a clean and organized storage area

Complete logs, incident reports and all other required documentation.

Make calls to police, fire department and other first responders as directed.

Perform administrative and receptionist duties at the operations desk; monitor video surveillance cameras, and fire prevention / detection alarm notification system.

Provide duties related to fire incident, evacuation of the building when necessary, utilizing Fire procedure.

Ensure the safety and security of all assigned equipment.

Perform other tasks as assigned.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS High school diploma or GED and prior security experience required. Must have NYS Security Guard License, current 8 Hour Annual Certificate and Fire Guard License (F02). Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary. Certified in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) preferred. Must be able to work flexible shifts, weekends and overtime if necessary.

EOE

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions to workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. Westhab complies with all applicable OSHA standards, rules and regulations in addition to keeping our workplaces free of serious recognized hazards.

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