Botanical Garden Attendant Guard

New York Botanical Garden; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Holidays

Sick days

Health coverage

401K

Pension

Job summary

The New York Botanical Garden is seeking a Botanical Garden Attendant Guard to enforce garden rules and provide security across assigned areas. This full-time role requires guarding displays, buildings, and grounds and maintaining safety per F-03 standards.

Qualified candidates will hold a NY Driver's License, NY Security Guard License, and 2+ years in security, plus a HS diploma or GED. An F-03 Certificate of Fitness within 90 days is required.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid New York State Driver's License.
• Must have a valid New York State Security Guard License from the Division of Licensing Services.
• Minimum of two years full-time security experience.
• In possession of a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Must possess and maintain Indoor Place of Assembly F-03 Certificate of Fitness or obtain within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Attend, guard and patrol assigned areas.
• Protect displays, buildings, equipment, facilities, and grounds in the area of assignment.
• Maintain order in the area of assignment and assist in detection, ejection and/or apprehension of miscreants, disorderly persons.
• Maintain occupant safety per NYC Certificate of Fitness for Public Assembly Safety Personnel (F-03).

Skills

Driver's license

Security guard license

Security experience

High school diploma or GED

F-03 Certificate readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

F-03 Certificate of Fitness

Job description

Title:

The Botanical Garden Attendant Guard

Application Deadline is October 28th, 2026

Position Summary

The Botanical Garden Attendant Guard enforces 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).

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 Demand & Work Environment

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

Work Schedule

This is a full-time role.

• Wednesday to Sunday, 10 AM - 6PM. Regular Days Off: Monday and Tuesday
• Friday to Tuesday, 10 AM - 6PM. Regular Days Off: Wednesday and Thursday

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 at [e-mail]