Safety Security Officer - F02 - Cooper Men's Shelter

Job Description

Job Description Job Description

Job Title

Safety Security Officer

Flsa

Non-Exempt

Division

Operations

Reports To

Shift Supervisor

LOCATION:

Cooper - Glendale, NY 11385

Salary

$19.65 hourly

Summary

The Safety Security Officer is responsible for ensuring the

safety and security

of all clients, staff, and the property at a homeless shelter. Operations within our facility are

24 hours.

This is a relief position that requires

face-to-face relief

with

mandated overtime . This position reports to the Shift Supervisor and Security Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities

Perform daily inspections of all clients’ rooms

Escort clients to appointments as needed

Interact with and monitor clients' behavior, maintaining a good rapport by providing excellent customer service. Encourage clients to comply with the facility's policies and procedures.

Control access at the main entrance by screening all clients and visitors with a magnetometer or x-ray machine to detect and prevent weapons from entering the site.

Perform Crisis Intervention to de-escalate potential crises and document all such situations and interventions.

Make hourly rounds throughout the 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 has 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 the fire prevention/detection alarm notification system.

Provide duties related to fire incidents, evacuation of the building when necessary, and utilizing Fire procedures.

Ensure the safety and security of all assigned equipment.

Mandated overtime

Perform other tasks as assigned.

Experience, Education, And Special Requirements

High school diploma or GED. Prior security experience required.

Must have NYS Security Guard License and current 8-Hour Annual Certificate. Fire Guard License for Shelters preferred 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.

Agency Profile & Employee Expectations

Westhab is a prominent community development organization, providing housing and supportive services for more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable members of our community each year. We are staffed by an extraordinary group of hard-working professionals who are fully committed to our mission -

Building Communities. Changing Lives.

Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are high. We believe that the people and the communities that we have the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. We are a results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact. If you want to apply for this opportunity, it should only be because you feel ready for the challenges and expectations that come with joining this kind of team. (EOE)

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (

OSHA

)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions by setting and enforcing standards and providing training, outreach, education, and assistance. Westhab complies with all applicable OSHA standards, rules, and regulations and keeps our workplaces free of serious recognized hazards.