Armed Security Officer - Broadcast Center
About The Position
As an Armed Security Officer at a media and broadcast location in New York, NY, you will serve and safeguard employees, visitors, vendors, and production personnel. You will conduct armed patrols, maintain a visible security presence, support access control and emergency response, and respond professionally to incidents and concerns. The role requires a concealed carry weapons permit, an armed guard card or license, and a law enforcement officer license. This is a full-time position scheduled for overnight shifts from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The pay rate is $39.25 per hour. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Employment is conditional on a background investigation and, to the extent permitted by law, a drug screen. The role includes industry-specific security training; licensing requirements may apply before employment, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
Requirements
- Possess a concealed carry weapons permit.
- Possess an armed guard card or license.
- Possess a law enforcement officer license.
- Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Submit to a background investigation as a condition of employment, in accordance with applicable laws.
- Submit to a drug screen as a condition of employment to the extent permitted by law.
- Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
- Meet applicable state and local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to employees, visitors, vendors, and production personnel while carrying out site-specific procedures, access-control requirements, and emergency response activities.
- Conduct regular and random armed patrols of buildings, studios, production areas, parking facilities, and perimeter locations to identify and report security-related concerns.
- Respond calmly and professionally to incidents, alarms, disturbances, and critical situations, following site protocols and applicable laws.
- Monitor and control access to restricted areas, verify credentials, and document visitor, contractor, and delivery activity.
- Prepare clear and accurate reports about patrol observations, incidents, access-control activity, and other security-related matters.
Benefits
- Access to a retirement savings plan.
- Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Discounts on brands and services through the Perks Program.
- Paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
- Access to technology to view and claim additional shifts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
