Security Personnel

(PART TIME AVAILABILITY ONLY FRI, SAT, SUN & MON 11pm - 7am) 

Security Personnel will guard the entrance of a residential building on Northerns campus, contributing to security measures and providing assistance. This entails opening doors for people and greeting them as they come in, but can include other services such as signing visitors in and out, monitoring adherence to visiting hours, etc. A less obvious but extremely important aspect of the job is ensuring the safety of everyone inside. Regardless of their work setting, it’s common for doormen to be on their feet for long hours, even staying outdoors regardless of the weather. 

Security Duties and Responsibilities 

• Greet and Assist People 
• Periodically check on apartments and the building for lease violations, calling the police when necessary 
• For quick inquiries regarding directions or building facilities, people typically talk to doormen, who must be knowledgeable about all the features of the building as well as restaurants, shops, tourist attractions, and other important places in the vicinity. They may also hear about complaints or concerns, which they relay to co-workers from the appropriate department. 
• Monitor Safety 
• Security personnel must stay alert during their entire shift in order to screen for security. As the first point of contact with people entering the building, they lookout for suspicious activity and will check for identification or ask visitors to log in. In addition, these staff routinely inspect the building for safety, patrolling all areas, reporting damages, and reviewing surveillance. 
• Direct Package Deliveries to Main Building 
• Performs other duties as assigned 

BASIC SKILL SETS 

• Ability to communicate and interact with all staff and residents. 
• Ability to read and understand regulatory policies including fire, safety, and sanitation regulations. 
• Ability to organize and deal with details. 
• Ability to understand and follow directions. 
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team. 
• Ability to manage work-related stress. 
• Ability to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions. 
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from varied groups. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Must be over the age of 18 
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate COVID guidelines and the process. 
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English. 
• High School Diploma or GED Preferred. 
• Previous doorman or security guard experience preferred. 

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES AND WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

• Job requires the ability to perform physical work, including the ability to lift at least 50 lbs. 
• Job requires the ability to walk up and down stairs. 
• Job requires a current valid driver’s license and the willingness to drive as needed. 
• Job is evening hours and weekend hours when needed. 

Trauma-Informed Behavior 

• Willingness to learn and maintain the value of a trauma-informed culture. 
• Commit to the maintenance of a therapeutic environment and community that promotes safety, nonviolence, and resilience as the basis for all we do with clients and staff. 
• Knowledge and utilization of trauma-informed practices: 
• Emotional intelligence 
• Effective communication 
• Understanding of the impact of trauma on human development 
• Use of person-first and strengths-based language 

 Americans with Disabilities: As with all positions at Northern Children’s Services, Inc. we recognize the importance of accommodations individuals with disabilities. In that, we are committed to every extent possible accommodating disabled individuals. We recognize the American With Disabilities Act of 1991 and understand the need to reasonably accommodate employees. All accommodation will be evaluated on case- by- case basis, evaluating the essential functions of the positions.