Security Officer I - OWTC

The Durst Organization • New York, NY

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The Security Officer will work closely with Security Team Leaders to maintain a safe and secure environment for our employees, tenants, and visitors.

Requirements

• Strong verbal communication skills
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures
• Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.
• Must possess agility, and visual and auditory acuity to perform the essential responsibilities of this position
• Demonstrated ability to listen and communicate calmly, effectively, and courteously in both emergency and non-emergency situations
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time, typically for the duration of an 8-hour shift
• Must have a technical aptitude and willingness to learn how to perform security x-ray and screening procedure and use required equipment
• Successful candidates will have earned their high school diplomas or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid New York State Security Guard License (8 & 16 hours)
• While performing duties of this job, employee required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; crouch; bend; talk; and hear.
• The employee must lift and move up to 50lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• College level course coursework is a plus
• Knowledgeable and ability to use x-ray image recognition, Magnetometer alarm resolution, and related technologies preferred

Responsibilities

• Execute a number of comprehensive and integrated security measures and countermeasures.
• Adapt physically to the changing needs and priorities of the Security Organization.
• Security posts may vary and may include exposure to varying weather conditions.

Benefits

• Eligible for overtime for all hours actually worked, consistent with the Local 32BJ Collective Bargaining Agreement. The overtime rate is $33.30 per hour.
• Wages are subject to tax withholdings and other applicable deductions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED