Evening Safety & Security Associate

Description

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. 

Evening Safety & Security Associate- 48th Ave

Thursday- Monday: 2:00-10:30pm 

OUR PURPOSE

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver has been serving Northern Colorado since 1927. We serve tens of thousands of people each year in seven ministries: Marisol Services, Early Childhood Education, Shelter Services, Catholic Charities Housing, St. Raphael Counseling, Family, Kinship, and Senior Services, and Parish & Community Engagement.

Our employees are crucial to our success in achieving our mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need. Catholic Charities provides a work environment where self-motivated and mission-driven individuals are recognized and rewarded.

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to welcoming applicants and program participants of all faiths, as well as to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, and program participants. 

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

A Safety & Security Associate at Catholic Charities:

• Politely welcomes, greets, and assists all residents and visitors, providing routine information or directing them to the appropriate staff/program.
• Conducts internal and external rounds throughout the facility to monitor and ensure safety.
• Monitors surveillance cameras and public areas to ensure no improper conduct or unauthorized persons are inside the facility and/or on agency property.
• Adheres to Agency confidentiality and HIPAA expectations.
• Responds and assists as appropriate to any emergencies in the building or on the grounds.
• Follows procedures and guidelines outlined in operating guidelines manual(s) to help maintain structure and order in the living environment 
• Accurately and promptly completes all required documentation/data, including entering relevant participant information in daily logs before ending shift assignment.
• Maintains current knowledge of ongoing events and changes by reading incident logs 
• Enforces property rules uniformly and consistently.
• Responds appropriately to needs and crises, such as mediating basic interpersonal problems between residents and summoning emergency personnel
• Communicates with other staff to resolve problems with individual participants.
• Completes necessary records and reports, including on the computer or manually, as directed.
• Provides appropriate information and referrals.
• Keeps the supervisor informed on property developments.
• Supports, promotes, and adheres to Catholic Charities’ vision, mission, values, and Code of Ethics.
• Reflects Catholic Charities’ commitment to treating all persons with dignity and respect.
• Uses creativity and innovation in program development and service delivery.
• Maintains confidentiality of resident and agency information.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Completes security guard training and licensing.
• Completes all mandatory training and those required by the agency or supervisor.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with people in crisis
• Ability to remain calm in stressful and/or emergencies
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Basic knowledge of word processing and typing ability to enter participant information 
• Knowledge of the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and the appropriate techniques and practices for the participant population. 
• Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Agency staff and with a diverse participant base.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Some college or technical school preferred; and three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

A current City & County of Denver Security Guard License or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire. 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Salary $25.00 per hour. $1.00 bilingual differential available. 

Schedule: Shift is full-time: Thursday- Monday, 2:00-10:30 pm

Training: We provide a robust training curriculum that will support our employees throughout their careers. Training provided within the first year of employment include