PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The position of Public Safety Officer supports the mission of Covenant House NY to foster and maintain a safe and secure environment for its clients, staff and visitors. Public Safety Officers will be required to execute a number of comprehensive and integrated security measures and countermeasures. Officers must be able to adapt physically and psychologically to the changing needs and priorities of Covenant House NY.

 

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

Basic computer knowledge required, i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.

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.