SecurityReceptionist

POSITION:Security Guard / Receptionist

DEPARTMENT: Administration

LOCATION: Essex Community Center @ 175 Delancey St. and Rose Center @ 80 Pitt St.

REPORTS TO: Facilities Manager

SALARY:$40000 - $45000 (with a robust benefits package including 401k medical/dental/vision insurance)

START DATE: ASAP

SCHEDULE:Monday-Friday must be available between 9am - 5pm with possible evening and weekend hours for special events.

JOB SUMMARY:As the first point of contact for all visitors to 175 Delancey Street/80 Pitt the Security Guard / Receptionist provides a welcoming environment and a strong sense of safety for the community. The Security Guard / Receptionist is responsible for visitor management handling in-person and phone inquiries and receiving and distributing packages on a daily basis. Additionally the Security Guard / Receptionist will act as the liaison to NYPD and NYFD and to all internal stakeholders on matters related to safety security and emergency management.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• MusthaveaHighSchoolDiplomaorequivalent
• SecurityGuardlicenserequired
• Previous youth-based/school/community center security experience
• Goodconflictmediationandpublicrelationsskills
• Excellentwrittenandverbalcommunicationskills
• Mustbeaself-starterwiththeabilitytoworkindependentlyandwithminimalguidance
• Previousexperienceworkingwithadiversepopulation
• Theidealcandidatemustbepersonableenergeticandenthusiastic
• Candidates must successfully complete the following: NYSDOH Fingerprinting Screening;NewYorkStateClearanceReviewBackgroundCheck;three(3)Reference Checks; Physical with updated TB Test (Fees may apply)
• ValidCPR/AEDPro-certificationthrough a recognizedaccreditingbodypreferred

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greetvisitors/employeeswarmlyandprofessionallyuponenteringaddresstheir inquiries and direct them to the appropriate locations
• Logs medical or safety-related incidents
• Manageandmediateallconflicts
• Responds to all emergencies (i.e. medical unsafe areas trespassing altercations etc.)
• Controlstheflowoftrafficsothatonlyscheduled participantsareallowedinthe building or into appropriate program areas
• Maintainpositiverelationshipswithkeystakeholdersprogramparticipantsfamilies community members and program staff
• Keep the lobbyclearofunauthorizedpersonsincludingloiteringchildrenadultsor adolescents
• Aware of the daily agenda and schedule of the building
• Manageregistrationformsandprocessidentificationcardsforprogramparticipants(as needed)
• Monitoraccessandreviewsecurityfootageasneeded
• Otherdutiesasassigned

• Candidatemustbeabletositorstandforlongperiodsclimbstairsandliftormoveup50 lbs.
• Familiaritywiththelatestvisitormanagementsoftwareandsecurity-relatedtechnologyis a plus
• Must be able to obtain Certificates of Fitness as needed

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit a resume and a thoughtful cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position you are applying for. If selected we ask that you also provide us with three (3) professional references that we can contact at least two (2) professional references should be from a former supervisor. Please click on the link provided below or use the link in the search bar and apply online through our career center.

phone calls please

Please be advised that job offers can only be made once your clearances come through!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)