Security Guard

Schedule: (40 hours)

EVENING SHIFT: Fridays – Tuesdays 4:00pm – 12:30am (Wed, Thurs OFF)

OVERNIGHT SHIFT: Sunday – Thursday 12:00am – 8:30am (Fri, Sat OFF)

Urban Street Angels, Inc. (“USA”) is a local non-profit working with homeless youth. Setting is a shelter and transitional housing for homeless youth.

Job Description

Provides security and handles emergencies. Maintains a written log of all activities that occur in facility during shift. Performs regular patrols throughout entire facility. Helps with facility cleanliness and maintenance, as well as, other duties as assigned by supervisor. Adheres to all rules, policies and procedures put in place. Some driving/transportation duties for the morning shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provides security and handles emergencies (approx 70 homeless youth in shelter)
• Monitors residents coming in and out of building.
• Walks compound and inspects building and surrounding areas for safety hazards and maintenance concerns.
• Responds to all emergency or security issues that occur during designated shift.
• Contacts emergency first responders or police when appropriate.
• Keeps staff informed of all issues concerning clients.
• Immediately notifies supervisory staff when necessary.
• Maintains written log of all activities for entire facility.
• Records in written log, findings and any corrective measures taken of periodic security and safety inspections.
• Records in written log events involving clients or visitors that are out of the ordinary.
• Provides assistance to staff.
• Assures compliance with established rules, policies and procedures.
• Drives/Transports clients when scheduled ahead of time (secondary duty to security)
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• Experience working as security guard or working with homeless youth in some capacity
• Must be able to fluently, read, write and communicate in English (bilingual a plus)
• Must be able to comfortably, both mentally and physically, perform all aspects of job description and other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Must be able to comfortably walk up and down stairs, walk for extended periods of time, sit for periods of time
• Must be able to work/communicate regularly within a diverse population and staff
• Candidate must pass criminal background check and drug screen
• Must have good driving record

** Experience in working with youth or young adults is encouraged **

** Experience in working with people with mental illness encouraged **

** Able to maintain a level of teachability and be flexible **

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 – $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Overnight shift

Work Location: In person