Botanical Garden Attendant Guard

New York Botanical Garden; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York Botanical Garden seeks a 'Botanical Garden Attendant Guard' to ensure safety and compliance by patrolling designated areas. Responsibilities include protecting displays and managing disorderly behavior. Candidates should have security experience and hold the appropriate licenses. This position requires physical activity in varying weather conditions and offers benefits including vacation and health coverage.

Benefits

15 Vacation Days

12 Paid Holidays

10 Sick Days

Health Coverage

401K

Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid New York State Driver’s License.
• Must have a valid New York State Security Guard License.
• Two years of full-time experience in security or related work.

Responsibilities

• Attend, guard, and patrol assigned areas.
• Maintain order and assist in detection and apprehension of undesirable persons.
• Ensure safety as per NYC Certificate of Fitness.

Skills

Patrolling

Security Protocols

Safety Management

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Application deadline for this position is June 23rd, 2025

Position Summary

TheBotanical Garden Attendant Guardenforces the rules and regulations of the Garden.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Attend, guard and patrol assigned areas.
• Responsible for the protection of displays, buildings, equipment, facilities, and grounds in area of assignment.
• Maintain order in the area of assignment and assist in the detection, ejection and/or apprehension of miscreants, undesirable and disorderly persons.
• Maintain occupant safety as per NYC Certificate of Fitness for Public Assembly Safety Personnel (F-03).
• Must be able to work daytime, evenings and holidays.

Qualifications:

• Candidates must possess and maintain a valid New York State Driver’s License.
• Candidates must possess and maintain a valid New York State Security Guard License from the Division of Licensing Services.
• Must have a minimum of two years full time experience in security or related work.
• In possession of a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Candidates must 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.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Must be able to stand for long periods of time and work in all types of weather.

Baseline work schedules:

12am - 8am

Salary:$44,071

Benefits:

• 15 Vacation Days
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 10 Sick Days
• Health Coverage
• 401K
• Pension Plan

If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department [e-mail].

EOE/BIPOC/F/Persons with disabilities/Veterans