Acacia Network, the leading Latino integrated care nonprofit in the nation, offers the community, from children to seniors, a pathway to behavioral and primary healthcare, housing, and empowerment. We are visionary leaders transforming the triple aim of high quality, great experience at a lower cost. Acacia champions a collaborative environment to deliver vital health, housing and community building services, work we have been doing since 1969. By hiring talented individuals like you, we've been able to expand quickly, with offices in Albany, Buffalo, Syracuse, Orlando, Tennessee, Maryland and Puerto Rico.
The overall responsibilities of the Security Guard include greeting and screening customers seeking services and maintaining the premises secured at all times. Responsible for the safety and security of patients, staff, and visitors. Is alert and aware of all activities within designated area around post or on monitor. Carries out all instructions of the supervisor and/ or policies and directives issued by the Administrator of Security Services.
The rate of pay is $20.00/HR  Tuesday-Saturday, 
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Protect company's property and staff by maintaining a safe and secure environment as assigned.Assist visitors entering any facility and ascertain that they are following the rules and regulationsTouring buildings to guard against fire, damage, theft or destruction and to protect clients, visitors and employees against violators.Observe for signs of crime or disorder, investigate and make proper notificationsNotify Supervisor of any incidents and report in detail in a timely mannerRendering aid to accident victims and arranging medical attention as necessary.Notify the security base when leaving post of duty for personal necessity (which will not exceed 15 minutes) or meal period as assigned.Keeping informed of changes in rules and regulations.Monitor CCTVPatrol regularly the perimeter of post assignedBe visible and vigilant at all timesMaintain orderDemonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communicationCrisis de-escalation and principles of behavior management and/or physical restraintReport and/or correct safety and security violations encountered during patrols/checks.Take proactive measures to mitigate thefts, disturbances, and other criminal incidents on facility property.Check to ensure that visitors and staff members are wearing proper identification badges/passePerform productive security patrols/checks of the facility, and perimeter. Recognize conditions which are or will compromise the security of the organization and take immediate actions to mitigate.Organizational AccountabilitiesOther duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Administrator
REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma required.Required to have a valid/maintain NYS Security Licensed.Ability to operate the CCTVFamiliarity with the immediate community and ability to spot and deal with security problems.Ability to read and write order to make log entries; to follow written work schedules and to write incident report as necessary.Ability to write legible reports, use a portable radio, and use judgment that is sound and proper when addressing emergencies. Be able to write and communicate effectively with all levels of staff and visitorsWriting legibility and clearlyBasic computer literacy.Ability to maintain good work and personal habits.General knowledge of organization, community and/or social service resources and programs.Show Courtesy Professionalism and RespectBe fit for duty at all times, except when on sick report.Maintain a good appearance at all times.Be punctual when reporting for duty.Attend the annual mandated NYS security training
*Acacia Network is an equal opportunity employer*