Security Specialist

Braemar Hotels & Resorts•Uniondale, NY

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Specialist provides post-based security coverage at OceanFirst Bank's headquarters front desk. The role supports the safety of employees, customers, visitors, and Bank facilities through access control, visitor management, observation, and incident reporting. The specialist works with employees, management, vendors, and law enforcement, and assists with emergency situations by following established protocols and directions from senior security personnel or emergency responders.

Requirements

Proven security operations knowledge and sound judgment, including situational awareness, threat identification, access-control practices, and escalation according to policy.
Proven incident response capability, including calm decision-making during fire, medical, or security events; de-escalation; timely communication; and coordination or notification.
Front-desk and phone professionalism, including the ability to greet and assist visitors, screen and direct calls, and represent the company with discretion and a customer-service mindset.
Administrative accuracy and technology proficiency, including Microsoft Office and the ability to maintain clear, complete logs and records for visitors, calls, incidents, mail, and packages, and follow through on requests.
Consistent adherence to policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Ability to appropriately handle, maintain, and report confidential information.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
Former accredited law enforcement officer in a patrol or public-facing role preferred.

Responsibilities

Staff the headquarters front desk security post during assigned shifts.
Control and monitor building access, admitting only authorized employees, visitors, and vendors to secured areas.
Greet and log visitors and issue credentials according to Bank visitor-management procedures.
Monitor lobby activity and address or escalate suspicious, unsafe, or unauthorized behavior.
Observe security cameras, alarm panels, and access-control systems as assigned.
Conduct routine visual checks of the lobby and adjacent areas for potential safety or security concerns.
Remain alert and attentive while on post.
Respond to routine security incidents according to established procedures and training.
Notify senior security staff, facilities, or management promptly about incidents requiring escalation.
Accurately document incidents, visitor activity, and security events in logs or reports.
Assist with emergencies, including medical events and evacuations, by following established protocols and directions from senior security personnel or emergency responders.