Botanical Garden Attendant Guard

The-New-York-Botanical-Garden; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 Vacation Days

12 Paid Holidays

10 Sick Days

Health Coverage

401K

Pension Plan

Job summary

The New York Botanical Garden in New York, NY, is seeking a full-time Botanical Garden Attendant Guard to enforce garden rules and safeguard displays, buildings, and grounds. The role requires a valid NYS Driver’s License, NYS Security Guard License, and two years of security experience.

Successful candidates must hold a High School Diploma or GED and obtain the F-03 Certificate of Fitness within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a valid NYS Driver’s License.
• Must hold a NYS Security Guard License from the DLS.
• Minimum two years of full-time security experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must obtain Indoor Place of Assembly F-03 Certificate of Fitness within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Attend, guard and patrol assigned areas.
• Protect displays, buildings, equipment, facilities, and grounds.
• Maintain order and assist in deterring and ejecting miscreants.
• Maintain occupant safety per F-03 Certificate of Fitness.

Skills

2+ years security experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

New York State Driver’s License

New York State Security Guard License

Indoor Place of Assembly F-03 Certificate of Fitness

Job description

Title:

The Botanical Garden Attendant Guard

Application Deadline is

October 2nd, 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]