Security Officer - Night Shift

Minimum Qualifications, Security Officer

The successful candidate is a fully competent Security Officer experienced in all aspects of the assignment and capable of independent and group functioning.

• Be at least 18 years of age with provisions that the candidate must be able to perform the duties of the position.
• High School diploma required.
• A current New York State security officer certification is preferred, but a contingent offer can be made with the requirement that a New York State security officer certification is obtained before start date.
• For details on obtaining New York security certification click here. https://dos.ny.gov/security-guard 
• Fees will be reimbursed after 6 months of employment.
• Possess and maintain driver's license.
• Must possess color vision and ability to hear.
• Possess excellent people skills/customer focus and a commitment to teamwork, an ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments, demonstrate initiative and be adaptable to change.
• Must be capable of walking, running, standing, climbing, reaching, sitting, bending, and pushing/pulling, completing repetitive motions, capable of lifting 50 lbs.

This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background investigation; this position may require annual background investigations. 

Don't meet every requirement? At NY Creates we are dedicated to building a welcoming team. If you are excited about working for NY Creates but your experience doesn't exactly align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway, you might still be a perfect fit for this or another role.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional and welcoming atmosphere for visitors and the sites community.
• Ensure that security patrol and communication functions are performed in maintenance of site security and safety.
• Monitoring and operation of computerized security and life-safety systems to include alarms pertaining to fire, toxic gas, building management, access control, and the security camera systems. 
• Makes appropriate notification of emergency response agencies (fire, police, ambulance, etc.) and facility resources given information received. 
• Assist emergency response personnel to and at the incident scene as directed
• Coordinates emergency and business related telephone, radio, and pager communications,
• Provides the documentation of incidents, ensures for appropriate visitor services to include entry processing,
• Document patrols performed, unusual events and circumstances, requests for service and prepare reports per procedure.
• Safely monitor vehicular traffic entering the site.
• Assign, distribute, and account for facility equipment.
• Handle and process sensitive documents, equipment and information with confidentiality.
• Work additional hours as may be required of the position.
• Other reasonable duties as assigned.