Security in Brooklyn, New York at Bedford Stuyvesant Rest

Security

Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation, founded in 1967, is the nation’s first community development corporation nestled in the heart of Central Brooklyn in Bedstuy. Located at Restoration Plaza, a 300,000 square foot commercial complex that offers a mix of retail, dining, recreation and entertainment, this historic organization is steeped in its mission to close the racial wealth gap. We provide direct services across an economic mobility platform centered on workforce development, affordable housing/homeownership, community revitalization, small business development and arts and culture to 60,000 people annually.

About the Role

Under the direction of the Multi-Service Center Manager, the Security oversees evening security operations to ensure the safety and security of the property, residents, guests, employees, and assets. Responsibilities include supervising security staff, monitoring security systems and access points, conducting property inspections, responding to incidents and emergencies, and maintaining accurate security reports and shift logs. Security works closely with the Multi-Service Center Manager to address security concerns, enforce policies and procedures, and maintain a safe and secure environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain professional relationships with clients and client confidentiality. Practice Universal Precautions/Standard Protocol & Procedures.

• Comply with any and all Federal, State, City and Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corp. (BSRC) security and privacy polices intended to

• protect the security and privacy of individually identifiable health information. 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 BSRC 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 clients 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 clients 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 BSRC property. Document in the security log book and incident report forms property damage, unusual occurrences, and incidents with employees, visitors and clients.

• Maintain assigned equipment per shift. Sign equipment in and out for each shift.

• May provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports.

• Tasks may be modified, expanded and/or assigned over a period of time.

Hourly Rate:

$17.00/hr

What you bring to the role:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• 8-hour pre-assignment security guard training course certificate preferred.
• Ability to obtain the 16-hour On-the-Job Security Guard Training Course certificate within 90 days of employment.
• Completion of the 8-Hour Annual In-Service Course each calendar year.
• NYS Security Guard registration and Fire Guard certification preferred, with the ability to obtain and maintain these credentials during employment.

What We Offer:

Part Time - Paid Sick Leave, Employee Discount Program, 403-B, Commuter Benefits Program, Employee Assistance Program and other forms of leave.

I have reviewed the job description as outlined above and understand that I am responsible for all duties as outlined and other tasks as may be assigned. I understand that if I need accommodations to perform the essential functions of my job that I must contact my supervisor or Human Resources as soon as possible to begin an interactive process. By signing this offer letter, I acknowledge receipt of the job description and accept the job offer.

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation, its board members, President & CEO, executives and employees are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, age, disability status, marital status, citizenship status, familial status, military status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, employment status, arrest or conviction record or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal employment opportunities extend to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Anti-Nepotism Policy: Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation is committed to a policy of employment and advancement based on qualifications and merit and does not discriminate in favor of or in opposition to the employment of relatives.