Security Guard

At START Treatment and Recovery Centers, you will keep up to date with the latest healthcare trends in addiction for adults and adolescents. What you might not know is that START Treatment and Recovery Centers has been providing addiction treatment services for almost 50 years, in the hearts of communities that face multiple social challenges that can affect our client's path to recovery and overall health. START provides a mix of behavioral health, medication-assisted addiction treatment and primary care services in community-based settings across New York City. We offer our clients and patients an ally in their recovery. More than that, we are one of the few independently-operated providers in this field to conduct leading-edge research into substance use and co-occurring disorders.

Working at START is different from many traditional non-profit healthcare/human services providers. We're not a 24/7 operation, so our clinicians have a work-life balance. When our clinics and programs are open, the pace is fast pace and the energy is high as our patients/clients demand the best. Our staff is deeply dedicated to supporting our patients/clients through their recovery.

Our staff's diversity reflects that of our patients/clients. We're the largest minority-run 501c3 and independently-operated non-profit healthcare provider in New York State. Together we hold several degrees, speak both Spanish/English languages and hold talents from playing musical instruments to refereeing minor league basketball.

We are currently seeking the following individual to join our team!

Position Summary:

The Security Guard provides personal, equipment, and real property security in an assigned area. Provides information, directions, and oftentimes escort service to specific areas in the building, as needed. The Security Officer monitors property to prevent theft and vandalism, control access to the facility, maintains order and enforces corporate policies and procedure.

Responsibilities:

• Control access to the facility and operate security controlled equipment to monitor activities in the facility; inform violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
• Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities; patrols assigned areas on foot to guard against theft, vandalism and fire; ensure that the corporation’s safety and emergency procedures are followed in response to fire alarms, bomb threats and other emergencies.
• Examines doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure; complete daily activity log. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties such as investigate and document accurate incident reports.
• Respond to all security and safety related calls in a timely manner, and adhere to all the security department’s performance, conduct, and attendance guidelines.
• Exhibit exemplary conduct and appearance while on duty, interact with patrons, vendors and staff in a courteous and professional manner.
• Complete all assigned tasks within the guidelines set by the security department and /or the Clinic Director-Administrator.

Qualifications:

• GED or High School Diploma. College level a plus.
• Three (3) years of experience working as building security with at least one (1) year experience within a special needs population setting.
• Must have 8 hour and 16 Security Guard License by State of New York
• NYS Registration as a security guard
• Possession of an F-07 certificate of fitness from NY Fire Department
• Bilingual in any language

Benefits

• Vacation, personal, and sick leave
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Pension & retirement plan
• Short & long-term disability
• Life insurance
• AFLAC
• Pet Insurance

Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• National Health Service Corp Loan Repayment

Physical Requirements

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position.

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use his or her hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

START is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. START encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status.

START undertakes affirmative action strategies in its recruitment and employment efforts to assure that persons with disabilities have full opportunities for employment in all positions.

We encourage applicants with disabilities who may need accommodations in the application process to contact: engagement at startny.org ~Correspondence sent to this email address that is not related to requests for accommodations will not be reviewed. Applicants should follow the instructions above regarding how to apply.