Jewish Child Care Association
Security Guard
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Pleasantville,NY (PCS)
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Part time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Public safety
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid Security License
- Must complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training and re-certify every 6 months (training provided)
- Strong knowledge of security operations and procedures
- Excellent interpersonal communication and sound judgment
- Customer-service oriented with the ability to work professionally at all levels
- Experience with CCTV, access control, and alarm systems
- Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs safely
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook
Full description
Position Summary:JCCA is seeking a dedicated Security Guard to help maintain a safe, welcoming, and secure environment for our staff, clients, and visitors. This is a vital position on our team, ensuring the protection and well-being of everyone on the residential campus while supporting our mission-driven work.
Full Time and Part Time opportunity available.
Job Responsibilities:
As a Security Guard at JCCA, you will play a key role in daily safety operations, including:
- Patrolling the campus to safeguard personnel and property
- Monitoring surveillance equipment and securing access points
- Enforcing safety protocols to maintain a secure environment
- Acting as primary contact for first responders during critical incidents (fire, active shooter, major disturbances, natural disasters)
- Providing professional, courteous assistance to staff, clients, and visitors
- Helping de-escalate client or visitor incidents when needed
- Responding swiftly to emergencies and offering support
- Documenting incidents, observations, and security activities
- Checking doors, windows, emergency lighting, and fire safety equipment; reporting needed repairs
- Managing vehicle access and reporting unauthorized vehicles
- Following procedures for fire prevention, property patrol, and incident investigations
- Maintaining an accurate daily visitor log at the guard booth
- Communicating with alarm monitoring vendors when alarms are triggered
- Monitoring CCTV and alarm systems for potential security breaches or hazards
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid Security License
- Must complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training and re-certify every 6 months (training provided)
- Strong knowledge of security operations and procedures
- Excellent interpersonal communication and sound judgment
- Customer-service oriented with the ability to work professionally at all levels
- Experience with CCTV, access control, and alarm systems
- Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs safely
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook
Schedule: Full -Time -Monday - Friday -8PM - 4AM OR Part-Time Saturday-Sunday -8PM-4AM
Pay Rate: $22.08 per hour