Security Officer

The Clearing House•Liberty, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clearing House is seeking a Security Officer to join our New York office (Lower Manhattan). The Security Officer assists with controlling access to the facility, screens visitors and employees in an efficient manner to expedite their admittance. The person in this role will monitor the site for suspicious behavior, unlawful guests, safety hazards, inclement weather. Receives and escalates as required all communication from employees regarding emergency and non-emergency situations. Actively engages during emergency events to provide safety to TCH employees and assets.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic TCH security training; may require certifications (e.g., life safety, AED, CPR, Fire Watch). Certifications may be obtained after the hire date.
Effective communication and customer service skills.
Maintain physical ability to perform required duties during emergency events. (e.g., evacuations, fire drills, medical events, emergency response)
Ability to work during inclement weather events.

Nice To Haves

Effective customer service experience and demonstrated skills.
Experience interacting with security devices (e.g., badge readers, access control devices, Iris readers, CCTV, computers).
Intermediate computer skills to include Windows, Excel, Word, and internet.
Meticulous and organized
Excellent observation skills.
Ability to work under pressure and remain calm in emergency situations.
Willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

Patrols and monitors premises to prevent threats to company assets, production, life safety, and ensures compliance with all company policies, procedures, and processes.
Controls access to facilities by validating visitor enrollments, verifying identities of visitors, facilitating visitor enrollment applications, while providing an exceptional level of customer service to all.
Responds to alarms as directed by the Security Control Room and assists with investigating a wide variety of security related events.
Effectively perform required tasks during emergency events.
Accurately complete guard tours and contribute to investigation reports.
Outstanding attendance and punctuality while maintaining professional personal hygiene, courteous communication, professional appearance, and awareness of surroundings.
Must be willing to alter work schedule as needed to maintain staffing requirements.