Urban Ventures Leadership Foundation

Position Description

Position Title: Security Guard

Position Status: Full-Time

Position Classification: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Reports to: Director, Security

Department: Shared Services -- Urban Ventures & Cristo Rey Jesuit High School

Effective Date: June 2022

Working Hours

Monday - Friday, 1:00 - 9:00 pm

About Us

Urban Ventures (UV) is a faith-based nonprofit organization breaking the cycle of poverty by educating kids, strengthening their families, and building a healthy community. We partner with families in somethe most under-resourced neighborhoods of south Minneapolis with one overarching goal-to send every youth to college or some form of post-secondary education.

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School (CRJHS) is a private Roman Catholic high school with a mission to provide an education in the Jesuit tradition which integrates college preparatory academic and professional work environments thereby preparing students from under-resourced families for success in college and life.

Major Responsibility

This position is responsible for supporting the facilities of UV and CRJHS and ensuring the safety of staff, students, and community members. The campus, consisting of several buildings, is located in South Minneapolis and serves over 15,000 community members and program participants each year.

Specific Responsibilities

• Patrol and secure buildings and grounds to check for potential security and safety hazards, fire, water leaks, and general building security, reporting all irregularities, emergencies, or suspicious activity
• Ensure the security, safety and well-being of all personnel, visitors and the premises
• Create access cards and staff/student IDs

• Adhere to company service and operating standards
• Check permits on vehicles parked on campus
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls
• Provide directions to buildings, offices and other general information to visitors
• Writes reports on incidents occurring on campus
• Complete a daily check-out list
• Provide excellent customer service
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 18+ years of age
• High school diploma or GED required

• Minimum of two years previous experience
• Capable of following complete instructions
• Proficient computer skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• An understanding of and commitment to the faith-based mission and values of Urban Ventures and Cristo Rey Jesuit High School