Security Guard - Westchester NY

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TITLE:

• Client Care Monitor DEPARTMENT:
  Housing and Services FLSA:
  Non-Exempt
  
  LOCATION:
  
  White Plains, New Rochelle, Yonkers, Mt.

• $17.00 per hour
  
  SUMMARY:
  
  Perform responsibilities involving a variety of specialized assignments in a homeless shelter and apartment buildings. Proof of COVID-19 vaccine is required.

• Ensure safety and security of clients, staff and property in and around the facility.
• Make hourly rounds throughout entire facility; monitor cameras as assigned for surveillance;
  Check all doors hourly, including fire exits.
• Interact with and monitor clients/client families; maintain good rapport with clients and encourage clients to comply with facility policy and procedures.
• Intervene to de-escalate potential crisis situations, domestic violence and abuse, document all such situations and interventions.
• Complete logs, incident reports and all other required documentation.
• Make calls to CPS as directed, complete follow up reports.
• Monitor traffic at the front desk; handle switchboard and reception area.
• 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.

• High school diploma or GED and prior security experience required.
• Must have NYS 8 Hour Security License.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary.
• Must possess the ability to respond to crisis situations and to follow instructions.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts, weekends and overtime if necessary.

(EOE)

• 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.