Botanical Garden Attendant Guard

New York Botanical Garden•Bronx, NY

9d•$44,071 - $44,071

About The Position

The Botanical Garden Attendant Guard enforces the rules and regulations of the Garden. The role is responsible for guarding and patrolling assigned areas and protecting displays, buildings, equipment, facilities, and grounds. The attendant maintains order, assists with detecting and removing or apprehending disruptive or undesirable persons, and helps maintain occupant safety in accordance with NYC Certificate of Fitness for Public Assembly Safety Personnel (F-03) requirements. This is a full-time role with one of two schedules: Wednesday to Sunday, 10 AM–6 PM, with Monday and Tuesday off; or Friday to Tuesday, 10 AM–6 PM, with Wednesday and Thursday off. The salary is $44,071. The application deadline is October 28, 2026.

Requirements

Possess and maintain a valid New York State Driver’s License.
Possess and maintain a valid New York State Security Guard License from the Division of Licensing Services.
Have a minimum of two years of full-time experience in security or related work.
Possess a high school diploma or GED.
Possess and maintain a valid Indoor Place of Assembly F-03 Certificate of Fitness, or be able to successfully receive the required Certificate of Fitness within the first 90 days of employment.
Be able to stand for long periods and work in all types of weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Attend, guard, and patrol assigned areas.
Protect displays, buildings, equipment, facilities, and grounds in the assigned area.
Maintain order in the assigned area and assist in detecting, ejecting, and/or apprehending miscreants, undesirable persons, and disorderly persons.
Maintain occupant safety in accordance with NYC Certificate of Fitness for Public Assembly Safety Personnel (F-03) requirements.