Security Officer - Residential Housing

Description

The YMCA of Broome County is hiring a Part-Time Security Officer for our residential housing program in Binghamton, NY. This position is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for residents, staff and visitors through regular security patrols, monitoring of the building, incident response, conflict de-escalation and accurate reporting. If you are dependable, comfortable working independently, and interested in a security position where you can also make a positive difference in people's lives, we'd like to hear from you.  Our internal title for this position is Resident Support Officer. 

Available Shifts

We are currently hiring for the following part-time schedules:

• Monday–Tuesday: 4:00 PM–12:30 AM 
• Saturday–Sunday: 8:15 AM–4:45 PM 
• Saturday–Sunday: 10:00 PM–6:30 AM

What you'll do

As a Security Officer with the YMCA of Broome County, you will help maintain the safety, security and well-being of residents, visitors, staff and the facility. Responsibilities include:

• Conduct regular security patrols throughout assigned areas of the building and property. 
• Maintain a visible security presence and help ensure compliance with YMCA rules and building standards. 
• Monitor the safety and security of residents, visitors, employees and YMCA property. 
• Respond appropriately to incidents, safety concerns and unusual activity. 
• Use conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques when working with residents. 
• Prepare clear and detailed incident reports. 
• Maintain accurate daily security and program documentation. 
• Protect confidential and sensitive information. 
• Help maintain a safe, respectful and substance-free residential environment. 
• Support residents professionally while maintaining appropriate boundaries.

Training and Certifications

The YMCA provides valuable training and certification opportunities for this position, including:

• Security Certification 
• Crisis Prevention and Intervention Certification 
• Narcan Certification 

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older 
• High school diploma or equivalent 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills 
• Dependable and able to maintain a professional presence in a residential environment 
• General knowledge of Microsoft Office 
• A genuine interest in helping others 
• Experience working with individuals with mental health, physical health or substance-use challenges is preferred

About the YMCA of Broome County

This isn't a traditional security job where your only responsibility is watching a building. You'll be part of a team working to provide a safe, supportive and respectful residential environment for people working to move forward in their lives. If you're looking for a part-time security job in Binghamton where you can protect people, support your community and develop valuable security and crisis-response skills, apply today.