OWTC- Security Officer-Legends

The Durst Organization; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Durst Organization is seeking a Security Officer to join the Legends team in New York. You will collaborate with Security Team Leaders to maintain a safe environment for employees, tenants, and visitors, executing integrated security measures and countermeasures while adapting to evolving priorities.

Qualified candidates should have a NYS Security Guard License, strong communication skills, and the ability to stand for long shifts; experience with x-ray screening is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must possess an in-force New York State Security Guard License (8 & 16 hours).
• NYC Fire Safety Certification preferred.
• Ability to stand for 8 hours and perform essential duties.
• Strong verbal communication and safety mindset.
• Experience with security x-ray and screening procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute comprehensive and integrated security measures.
• Adapt physically to changing needs of the Security Department.
• Monitor access for employees, tenants and visitors.
• Post security assignments may vary and endure exposure to weather.

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Safety procedures

Report information

Agility

Calm communication

Endurance

Technical aptitude

X-ray screening procedures

New York Security License

Fire Safety Certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College coursework a plus

Tools

X-ray equipment

Magnetometer systems

Job description

Durst Profile:

Since 1915, The Durst Organization has been a family-run business dedicated to the principles of innovation, integrity, community, and sustainability. We develop, build, own, and manage premier office towers and residential buildings that set new standards in environmental responsibility and user efficiency. Our enduring relationships with our tenants and partners are critical to our success and have made us generations of builders, building for generations. We build, own, and operate many of the world’s most innovative and efficient buildings. We create value for our tenants and partners by developing sustainable residential and commercial properties in which people live, work, and thrive.

Overview:

The Security Officer - Legends will work with Security Team Leaders to maintain a safe and secure environment for its employees, tenants, and visitors. Security Officers will be required to execute an number of comprehensive and integrated security measures and countermeasures and must be able to adapt physically and to the changing needs and priorities of the Security Department.

Shift and Schedule

10:30am- 8:30pm, Monday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday

Days off: Tuesday Wednesday, & Friday off

Salary is $22.20 per hour.

Responsibilities : Security Officers will be required to execute a number of comprehensive and integrated security measures and countermeasures and must be able to adapt physically to the changing needs and priorities of the Security Organization. Security posts will vary and may include exposure to varying weather conditions.

Qualifications:

• Strong verbal communication skills
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures
• Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.
• Must possess agility, and visual and auditory acuity to perform the essential responsibilities of this position
• Demonstrated ability to listen and communicate calmly, effectively, and courteously in both emergency and non[1]emergency situations
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time, typically for the duration of an 8-hour shift
• Must have a technical aptitude and willingness to learn how to perform security x-ray and screening procedure and use required equipment
• Knowledgeable and ability to use x-ray image recognition, Magnetometer alarm resolution, and related technologies preferred
• Successful candidates will have earned their high school diplomas or equivalent. College level course courseworkis a plus
• Must possess an in-force New York State Security Guard License (8 & 16 hours)
• NYC Fire Safety Certification preferred

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Physical demands - While performing duties of this job, employee required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; crouch; bend; talk; and hear. The employee must lift and move up to 50lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work environment - The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EEOC

Equal Opportunity Employer and Affine. The Durst Organization and Affiliates is an equal opportunity employer for all and an employer for qualified veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.