Part-Time Security Guard, Van Dyke III Supportive Housing

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 almost 80,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 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 are living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.

Van Dyke III, a 180 unit supportive/affordable housing development for individuals and families.  Van Dyke III will be located on the campus of Van Dyke Houses, a NYCHA-owned public housing development in the Brownsville neighborhood in Brooklyn.  The Van Dyke facility will provide 54 units for New York/New York III formerly homeless families under NYC 15/15. The remaining 126 units will provide housing for low-income households, including a live-in superintendent.  CAMBA will have a full on-site office suite and offer case management to promote healthy living, connection to medical, mental health and substance treatment, and assisting tenants to access and maintain public benefits; computer trainings and resume workshops within the on-site computer library; financial literacy programs; access and referral services to other CAMBA programs and local organizations and service providers; community-building activities to help integrate the tenants; and additional supports as needed to help tenants succeed and remain stably housed.

Position: Part-Time Security Guard
Reports To: Assistant Program Manager
Location: 405 Dumont Avenue, Brooklyn, NY  11207

What Does The Part-Time Security Guard Does:

• maintain access control and traffic inside facilities to maintain order and security of people and property
• detect and/or prevent fires, vandalism, theft, or infractions of the rules
• maintain assigned posts throughout the facility until properly relieved
• protect employees, visitors and tenants
• provide directions to visitors when requested

Education, Licenses, and/or Certifications Required :

• NYS Security Guard license
• Sufficient Education to comprehend basic reading, writing, and math to execute the required functions of the role. 
• Must have an 8-hour Pre-Assignment security guard training course certificate.
• Must obtain a 16-hour On-the-Job security guard training course certificate within 90 days of employment.
• Must complete the 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.

Minimum Experience and Skills Required :

• One year of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Bilingual in any other language

Pre and/or Post Employment 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 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 Show phone number and complete a CAMBA Incident Report.
• Ability to read and write post-and-patrol reports.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from superiors, tenants, funders, other organizations, and the public.
• Ability to apply concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• May have team and/or other coordination responsibility, but no consistent supervisory responsibility.

Compensation : $18.54 hourly
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: Part- Time

CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.