Unarmed Security Officer

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide professional, high-level unarmed security services for the personnel, visitors, and property of various buildings within the New York, NY area. 

COMPENSATION

Rate of Pay: $32.00/hr

Paid training at full hourly rate

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide security for various buildings by conducting perimeter security, internal security, threat monitoring, etc.
• Protect personnel and property in a professional manner
• Meet and deal tactfully and politely with the general public and visitors
• Effectively and efficiently screen and process visitors as required
• Identify, report, delay, or detain persons who violate rules and regulations
• Conduct internal and external roving vehicle, bicycle, and/or foot patrols
• Traffic control as necessary
• Detect and respond to alarms and emergencies
• Secure entrances and exits during emergencies
• Control keys and lock combinations
• Communicate and remain accessible via two-way radio or company-issued cellular phone
• Understand and comply with all requirements, plans, policies, and procedures.
• Observe and report all offenses/incidents, including suspicious activity
• Complete all reports and paperwork as required
• Provide first aid, CPR, and assist during emergencies as necessary.
• Maintain mandated training requirements in accordance with state and company guidance.
• Ensure safety requirements compliance and safe work practices.
• Support safety programs and participate in Quality and Process Improvement programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Regular, in-person attendance is required.
• Work is typically based in and around a busy multi-building environment subject to frequent interruptions.

Qualifications

• Must meet one (1) of the below experience requirements.
• Prior Law Enforcement Officer graduated from an official Law Enforcement Academy 
• Prior military service with honorable discharge at a rank of E4 or above
• Four (4) years of licensed armed security officer experience (Less Than Lethal acceptable), with demonstrated advanced training in security skill sets and proficiencies, and a security vendor service record free of adverse actions
• Five (5) years unarmed experience, and (2) years armed experience, and/or (2) years honorable military service with honorable discharge.
• Must possess a Security license from the state of New York 
• Must possess a minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent from a U.S. Accredited School. Foreign education must be evaluated to meet U.S. education requirements.
• Be a U.S. Citizen with a Social Security card
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Possess state certification and/or license necessary to legally carry and utilize non-lethal devices, including handcuffs and pepper spray. Taser certification is a plus. 
• Current CPR/AED/1st Aid Certification
• Write and speak clearly and effectively in English
• Successful completion of training and certification
• May be required to lift and carry awkward items weighing up to 50 lbs
• Requires intermittent running, prolonged standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching and bending