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Security Officer

UNIS

  • New York
  • 1 day ago

    Highlights

    Under the auspices of the United Nations and guided by its ideals, The United Nations International School (UNIS) provides an inclusive and diverse learning environment in which rigorous international programs foster academic excellence, innovation, creativity, and cross-cultural communication to educate and inspire its students to become an active force in shaping a better world: peaceful, compassionate, and sustainable. Position will also be responsible for assisting in maintaining order and discipline at UNIS’s Manhattan campus, preventing crime, assisting in investigating violations of law and school policies, and enforcing existing policies and procedures to ensure a safe and secure campus environment that is conducive to learning, working, and collaborating with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNew York
    Websitehttps://www.unis.org/belonging-at-unis/employment

    Description

    SECURITY OFFICER
    Job Title: Security Officer
    Job Type: 2026-2027, Full-Time, Non-Exempt
    Union Position-Covered by Collective Bargaining Agreement
    As of September 17, 2026

    Under the auspices of the United Nations and guided by its ideals, The United Nations International School (UNIS) provides an inclusive and diverse learning environment in which rigorous international programs foster academic excellence, innovation, creativity, and cross-cultural communication to educate and inspire its students to become an active force in shaping a better world: peaceful, compassionate, and sustainable.

    UNIS fosters a collaborative culture where all members of the community work collectively to meet the mission and goals of the school. At the heart of the school’s mission and the driving force in its institutional and instructional decisions is the belief that all students are provided the opportunity to learn with the most inclusive learning experience, with educational excellence and equity. Faculty and staff use a whole-child approach to ensure students’ social, emotional, and academic needs are met for student success.

    Role Summary
    Position is responsible for ensuring the safety, security, and welfare of all students, faculty, staff, and visitors to UNIS’s Manhattan campus and for protecting the assets of the school. The position will be responsible for screening all individuals seeking access to the school and its property. Position will also be responsible for assisting in maintaining order and discipline at UNIS’s Manhattan campus, preventing crime, assisting in investigating violations of law and school policies, and enforcing existing policies and procedures to ensure a safe and secure campus environment that is conducive to learning, working, and collaborating with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

    The position is a Full Time position, consisting of a 35-hour work week, and may require evenings, weekends, and holiday work schedules based on the needs of the school.

    Essential Duties The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to the following:
    • Monitors and/or patrols assigned posts/areas of the school building, grounds, and parking lot to prevent unauthorized access to school property, and to deter, detect, report, and stop violations of the law and/or school policies.
    • Meet and greet students, staff, and public in a friendly, courteous, and positive manner.
    • Detects, investigates, and reports unauthorized or suspicious persons, vehicles, and activities on and immediately adjacent to school property.
    • Assists administrators and staff in crisis and emergency situations.
    • Assists with student issues as required.
    • Enforces UNIS’ Access Control and Visitor Management policy.
    • Assists in conducting scheduled and unscheduled emergency drills, including fire drills, lockdowns, lockouts, shelter in place, and other emergency situation drills.
    • Maintains security records, logs, and reports at assigned post.
    • Communicates school policies and enforcement procedures to students, staff, and visitors to ensure their understanding of policies and potential violation consequences.
    • Attends and successfully completes all staff development training as required by state law or as directed by the Security Director.
    • Abides by Security Department guidelines, directives, and post orders.
    • Keeps current on campus conditions by responding to email communications addressed directly to the Security Officer or Security Department.
    • Assists with student arrivals and departures, via bus or parent/caregiver, to ensure a safe and orderly flow of pedestrian and vehicle traffic.

    Other Duties
    • Performs other related duties as assigned by the Executive Director, Assistant Executive Director, Director of Security, and/or Security Manager.
    • Maintains a neat and professional appearance at all times by wearing UNIS-approved uniform and practicing good grooming habits.
    • Respects the diversity, culture, and customs of all UNIS stakeholders, including staff, students, faculty, parents, vendors, visitors, and guests of the school.

    Skills and Competencies
    • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints.
    • Courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.
    • Ability to assess the situation and determine if school safety or security is in jeopardy.
    • Ability to react well under pressure, handle multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.
    • Must represent UNIS in a positive and professional manner.
    • Possess keen observation skills, including the ability to observe and recall faces, names, voices, descriptive characteristics, and facts of incidents and places.
    • Possess the interpersonal skills to intervene in verbal or physical altercations on school property.
    • Must have the physical ability to quickly travel up or down multiple flights of stairs.
    • Ability to physically subdue and detain a subject.
    • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
    • Ability to use appropriate defense measures to protect self or others in adverse situations.
    • Ability to administer first aid/CPR in emergency situations.
    • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in a diverse setting, both in oral and written form, using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback.

    Education & Experience
    • High school diploma (or equivalency)
    • Two (2) years of experience in either law enforcement, military, corporate security, or other first responder agency such as Emergency Medical Service or Fire Fighter.
    • Experience in a school/academic campus environment highly preferred.
    • Must be a certified Security Guard by NYS Department of Licensing Services with a valid 8- and 16-hour NYS security card.
    • Valid CPR/AED certification.
    • General understanding of basic physical and electronic security measures including card access, CCTV, Radio Communications, Crime Prevention, and Security industry best practices.
    • Basic understanding of Emergency Preparedness and Response procedures.
    • Basic computer skills including word processing, e-mail, and live news coverage and reporting.
    • Physical Requirements:
    • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
    • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
    • Must be able to navigate a variety of settings as needed to identify environmental sustainability issues and solutions.

    Compensation
    Compensation is between $42,250 to $66,759 commensurate with years of experience as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (salary is prorated for part-time or temporary positions), pending the completion of collective bargaining negotiations currently underway.

    Application
    All candidates must submit an electronic application via the school website: https://www.unis.org/about-unis/employment. Supporting documentation, such as a cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation, must be uploaded to the electronic application. Review of applications will begin immediately and will be ongoing.

    Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
    Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. If much of this job posting describes you, then please apply for this role.

    The United Nations International School provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, height, weight, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or domestic partner status, genetic information, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, HIV status, military status, and any other category protected by law in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.


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