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Public Safety Officer

UNDER 21 COVENANT HOUSE NEW YORK • Full-time • New York, New York • 12m ago

Job Details

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41st Street Shelter - New York, NY

Full Time

High School/Equivalency Diploma

$43,680.00 - $43,680.00 Salary/year

Evening

Nonprofit - Social Services

Public Safety Officer

PURPOSE OF POSITION

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(Responsibilities to include but not limited to the following)

Understand and follow given safety procedures
Detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel
Communicate effectively, both in writing and orally
Gather data, compile information, prepare and write reports
Knowledge of searching procedures and safety inspections
Conduct safety patrols in and around buildings as assigned
Operate all departmental equipment, including radios, cameras, computers and online applications
Listen and communicate calmly, effectively and courteously in both emergency and non-emergency situations.
Respond to calls for assistance with urgency
Conduct emergency drills according to prescribed procedures
Comfort in enforcing crowd control procedures
De-escalate/intervene in physical/verbal altercations
Flexibility to work weekends, evenings/overnights and holidays
Performs other duties as assigned and/or needed.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Public Safety Officers MUST possess and maintain New York State security guard licensure throughout the course of their employment, including participation in, and successful completion of, any legally mandated training, including but not limited to on-the-job training and/or annual in-service requirements. This also applies to additional training, licenses and certifications obtained before and during employment.
CHNY is not responsible for security guard license fees
Exhibits strong customer service skills.

INITIATIVE AND JUDGMENT/ATTENDANCE AND RELIABILITY

Independently recognizes and performs duties that need to be done without being directly assigned.
Establishes priorities; organizes work and time to meet them
Recognizes and responds to emerging priorities, accepts changes and new ideas
Has insight into problems and the ability to develop workable alternatives.
Responds to supervision, coaching and constructive criticism in a positive manner.
Adheres to attendance and punctuality requirements per policy. Provides proper notification for absences and tardiness. Takes corrective action to prevent recurring absences or tardiness.
Observes all policies governing conduct while at work (e.g., telephone and computer use, electronic messaging, smoking regulations, breaks and other related policies).
Ability to professionally communicate and relate well with all levels of personnel (individuals, peers, customers and related professionals).
Dedicated to the mission of Covenant House.

Shift: 4:00 pm - 12:00 am

Hourly rate $21.00

Compensation

Covenant House New York offers a rich package of benefits including but not limited to full medical, vision, dental, life, and short and long-term disability insurance and other fringe benefits. Eligibility for medical benefits begins on the date of hire. PTO includes 3 weeks of vacation in the first year, 10 holidays, 13 sick days, 5 personal days, and birthday days off. Benefits include a 403b with employer contribution after 12 months. There are also multiple additional optional benefits (including additional life, disability, accident, and cancer insurance) available at significantly reduced rates.

"CH is a vaccinated employer. As such, prospective new hires will be required to provide proof of vaccination or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire to be considered."

Covenant House New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer