Security Guard, Bergen Saratoga

Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive.  We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in:  Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach more than 72,000 individuals and families each year at our 100 locations, including 10,000 youth.  CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families live in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.

The Bergen-Saratoga is a supportive/affordable housing development located in the Ocean Hill/Brownsville section of Brooklyn developed by Dunn Development.  Bergen Saratoga Apartments will provide affordable housing for low-income working families at 50% or 60% of Area Median Income along with 40 units set aside for formerly homeless individuals who are Population A (SPMI/NYNY III) eligible.  These units will be master leased by the non-profit social services provider, CAMBA, Inc.  CAMBA will provide on-site supportive services including case management and 24/7 front desk security services. Amenities include a community room with a kitchen, a library/computer room, a tenant garden, laundry and a children’s play area. This project is a true public-private partnership with land contributed by the City of New York coupled with subsidies
Position:  Security Guard
Reports To: Program Manager
Location: 331 Saratoga Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11233

What The Security Guard Does:

• Monitor and ensure the security and fire safety of the entire facility.
• Employ crisis prevention/intervention and crisis management skills when conflict occurs.
• Patrol buildings and grounds of facilities where CAMBA programs are located.
• Examine doors, windows, gates and all fire exits to determine that they are secure and in accordance with all fire regulations.
• Observe and report irregularities such as unusual tenant behavior, trespassers, fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and security doors left unlocked.
• Monitor tenants and facility via security camera systems.
• Conduct fire safety patrol and report findings or fire safety concerns to appropriate supervisory personnel.
• Conduct security screenings of all tenants and visitors entering the facility.
• Issue commendations to support positive tenant behaviors such as peers helping peers, compliance with rules and regulations, etc.
• Counsel tenants that violate rules (such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles) and complete infraction reports. 
• Observe departing employees, visitors and/or tenants to guard against theft of CAMBA property.
• Document in the security log book and incident report forms property damage, unusual occurrences, and incidents with employees, visitors and tenants.
• Maintain assigned equipment per shift.
• Sign equipment in and out for each shift.
• May provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports.

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

• High school diploma or G.E.D or equivalent experience

Other 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 the duration of 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.
• Must have 8 hour Pre-Assignment security guard training course certificate.
• Must obtain 16 hour On-the-Job security guard training course certificate within 90 days of employment.
• Must complete 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. 

Compensation: $19.10 per hour 

When salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate. This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and/or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization.

Status: -Full-time (35 hours per week) 
Benefits: CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.
 

CAMBA and CAMBA Housing Ventures are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.  We value a diverse & inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), or other applicable legally protected characteristics.