Community Protection Coordinator

Overview

Our Mission

“Preparing Our Community to Meet Life’s challenges.”

We help everyone who comes to our door with resources for both immediate needs and long-term goals. Our network of programs, services, and experiences strengthen individuals, families, and communities and provides opportunities for growth and economic stability. Come join our team!

Position Title: Community Protection Coordinator

Department: Retreat

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

Reports To: Facilities Coordinator 11

General Description of Duties

Accountable for providing basic security services designed to ensure the control and safety of clients, employees and the visiting public.

Schedule:

Every other Saturday and Sunday, 4:00 pm – 12:00 am.

• Enforces regulations relating to personal behavior, parking and traffic control on property
• Directs and gives information and assistance to visitors
• Responds to members’ emergency alert calls
• Guards entrances and exits to prevent trespass, vandalism, theft and other violations
• Performs routine security patrols and monitors security and alarm systems to detect theft and other criminal acts
• Provides security escorts
• Performs dispatching and record-keeping functions at a desk post
• May assist in searching for missing members; may assist in fire prevention and firefighting activities; may oversee the activities of fellow officers as designated; performs related duties as required
• Assists in maintaining order among members and employees
• Acts as main contact for information if outside law enforcement support is required

• Receive deliveries
• Greet and assist visitors
• May provide first aid
• May assist in fire prevention and firefighting activities
• React to fire and emergency preparedness drills and events according to policies
• Perform dispatching and record-keeping functions at desk post
• May oversee the activities of fellow offices as designated
• Perform related duties as assigned

Education: High school or equivalent GED

Minimum Years of

Experience:

1–3 years’ experience as a security guard

Demonstrated

Skills:

Alertness, honesty, good communication skills, ability to serve clients’ needs, leadership and teamwork. Candidates must be in good health with the physical fitness to perform the duties of the position; must have and retain sufficient physical strength.

Knowledge: Securing premises, patrolling property, monitoring surveillance equipment, inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points and permitting entry

Bilingual: Preferred language Spanish

Physical Ability: Tasks involve heavy physical effort with emphasis on climbing and balancing; includes stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling of moderately heavy objects (20–50 pounds), occasionally up to 100 pounds.

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive odors and depths; most tasks require visual perception and discrimination.

Environmental Factors: Tasks are performed with minimal exposure to adverse environmental conditions.