Garden Security Lead - Supervising Attendants

Brooklyn Botanic Garden; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental/Vision/Prescription Benefits

CIRS Pension/401K/Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Museum Pass

Job summary

Brooklyn Botanic Garden is seeking a Senior Attendant Guard to protect the Garden, staff, and visitors while enforcing rules and procedures. The role involves supervising attendants, coordinating effective security on shifts, and maintaining readiness across the security team.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 3+ years in security, valid NYS security license, and a valid driver's license. Strong communication skills and flexibility are essential for daily operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least three years of security or related experience.
• Ability to pass written exam.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid NYS security license.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to walk and/or stand continuously.

Responsibilities

• Assist in making schedule changes, adjust post coverage, and deploy personnel as conditions warrant.
• Assist in orienting, training, and evaluating performance of attendant guards.
• Inspect personal appearance of attendant guards at the beginning of each shift and while in the field.
• Take appropriate action to correct performance deficiencies, violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and conditions involving imminent threat of harm to the Garden, staff, and/or visitors.
• Assist in conducting investigations of security incidents on assigned shift.
• Prepare written reports and required forms and maintain various logs and records.
• Issue and control keys, radios, and other necessary equipment, supplies, and materials.
• Perform other related duties or special projects as directed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Flexibility

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid NYS security license

Valid driver's license

Job description

Brooklyn Botanic Garden is seeking a Senior Attendant Guard to protect the Garden, staff, and visitors while enforcing rules and procedures. The role involves supervising attendants, coordinating effective security on shifts, and maintaining readiness across the security team.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 3+ years in security, valid NYS security license, and a valid driver's license. Strong communication skills and flexibility are essential for daily operations.