Safety Officer Position Available In New York, New York

Safety Officer
Employer
Harlem Children’s Zone
Location
New York, NY, US
Salary
Competitive categories Employer
Harlem Children’s Zone
Location
New York, NY, US
Salary
Competitive categories Employer
Harlem Children’s Zone
Location
New York, NY, US
Salary
Competitive categories categories
Job Details
Company
Job Details
Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) – a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York – seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission aligned Safety Officer with the Safety Department. The Safety Officer will bring a passion for the mission of

Harlem Children’s Zone:

break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life. We are seeking part-time Safety Officers to provide safety and welfare for the students and staff at all HCZ buildings. Safety Officers report directly to the Security Director or Program Administrator. For more information, check out Want to Work at Harlem Children’s Zone? Here’s 7 Things You Need to Know .
High School Diploma or equivalent
Valid and up to date, 8 and 16 hour Security certificates; New York State Security license required
Who You Are
Must have related experience that required keen observation, vigilance, and continual awareness of your surroundings
Must have situational awareness to quickly respond to potential threats and other problems that may arise
Health level and physical characteristics suitable for security duties
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work morning, evening, and/or night shifts
Must be reliable and punctual
Work with a high level of integrity and honesty
Must be a team-player
Must be agile and able to pivot and adapt as needed
Rotate various HCZ sites as needed
What You’ll Do
Serve as the person responsible for providing for the safety and welfare of students and staff at all HCZ buildings
Conducts general risk assessments and identify dangerous situations in and around the school or involving students at school related activities
Monitor student activity in the hallways and intervene proactively to prevent inappropriate and/or dangerous behavior
Securing the premises and personnel by staying on patrol, monitoring surveillance equipment, performing building inspections, guarding entry points and verifying visitors
Maintain order and compliance with the school code of conduct, policies and regulations
Comply with the strict regulation against sitting down and socializing
Respond promptly to the signal for calling the Security Officer
Maintain incident records
Present written descriptive reports for major incidents
Perform other duties as assigned
Schedule
Must be available for a 6-day work week (morning, afternoon, overnight, and weekends)
Adherence to attendance and punctuality is non-negotiable
As a member of the Harlem Children’s Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families – and our staff – thrive. Please take a look at our Part-Time benefits below.

Our exceptional Part-Time benefits include:

Career advancement
Paid sick leave
Employee referral bonus
Physical wellness discounts
Commuter benefits
Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)
The compensation range for this position is $20 – $21 per hour. To be considered, interested applicants should apply directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children’s Zone and Promise Academy Charter Schools does not provide work visas for candidates who require employer sponsorship to ensure work authorization in the United States. Harlem Children’s Zone is an EOE.
At Harlem Children’s Zone, our mission is to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty and unlock new possibilities for our children, families, and communities. As the K-12 charter school within HCZ’s cradle-to-career pathway, Promise Academy delivers exceptional education alongside holistic support—empowering young minds, inspiring potential, and creating lasting change. By joining, you become part of a transformative movement dedicated to shaping brighter futures and driving extraordinary outcomes for those we serve.