Security Guard

The Metropolitan Opera; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,307 - 42,705; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Opera is seeking a Security Guard to protect property, assets, and personnel on site in New York. You will patrol the premises, manage access for staff and guests, and monitor cameras to prevent disruptions, while ready to respond with CPR or first aid if needed.

Qualified candidates are NYS licensed, hold a high school diploma, and possess FDNY Certificates of Fitness F-03 and F-04. Prior security or law enforcement experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be NYS Licensed Security Officer and maintain license.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• FDNY Certificates of Fitness: F-03 Indoor Place of Assembly; F-04 Outdoor Place of Assembly assigned to Met Opera, and maintain license.
• Prior security or law enforcement experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrolling and monitoring activities on the premises to ensure safety.
• Controlling entrance and departure of employees, visitors and audience members.
• Monitoring surveillance cameras for disruptions or unlawful activities.
• Performing CPR or first aid when needed.

Skills

Radio operation

Public interaction

Oral communication

Written communication

Situational assessment

Attention to detail

Emergency response

Education

NYS Security Officer license

High school diploma or equivalent

FDNY Certificates of Fitness F-03/F-04

Job description

Rate of Pay per CBA: 26.42 per hour

The Security Guard is responsible for protecting the Met’s property, assets, and personnel.

Primary Responsibilities

• Patrolling and monitoring activities on the company’s premises regularly to ensure the environment is safe and secure
• Controlling the entrance and departure of employees, visitors and audience members
• Monitoring surveillance cameras to watch out for any disruptions or unlawful activities
• Performing CPR or first aid when needed

Qualifications: The Ideal Candidate

• Education, Licenses and Certifications Required:
• Must be a NYS Licensed Security Officer and maintain license.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must hold current or be capable of obtaining within 30 days of hire FDNY Certificates of Fitness: F-03 Indoor Place of Assembly; F-04 Outdoor Place of Assembly assigned to Met Opera, and maintain license.
• Prior security or law enforcement experience preferred.

Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors
• Ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively
• Ability to identify critical issues quickly and accurately
• Attention to detail

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift, push, and pull a minimum of 50 lbs. regularly, which includes lifting, pushing, and/or pulling equipment.
• Must be able to stand and walk for consecutive hours.
• Must be able to work outdoors.

Hours / Holidays / Workdays

• Required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evening and/or overnight shifts as scheduled.
• May be required to work legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts. The Security Guard is an essential position and must be available for all emergencies in all weather conditions, as well as during disaster situations, i.e. before, during or after a disaster.
• The Security Guard may be required to stay after workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives.

The Metropolitan Opera is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and existing employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship status, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.