Security Guard

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

Job summary

The Metropolitan Opera in New York City is seeking a Security Guard to protect the Met’s property, assets and personnel. Rate of pay is $26.42 per hour.

You will patrol the premises, control entry for staff, visitors and audience, monitor surveillance, and perform CPR or first aid when needed. Qualifications include NYS Security Officer license, high school diploma, and FDNY Certificates of Fitness (F-03/F-04) assigned to Met Opera; prior security experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold NYS Security Officer license and maintain license.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• FDNY Certificates of Fitness F-03/F-04 assigned to Met Opera.
• Prior security or law enforcement experience preferred.

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

Skills

Patrolling

Camera monitoring

Communication

Physical stamina

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NYS Licensed Security Officer

FDNY Certificates of Fitness F-03/F-04

Job description

Rate of Pay per CBA: 26.42 per hour

TheSecurityGuardis responsibletoprotectthe Met's property, assets, and personnel.

• 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,visitorsand audience members
• Monitoring surveillance cameras to watch out for any disruptions or unlawful activities
• Performing CPR or first aid when needed
• Education, Licenses and Certifications Required:
• Mustbe a NYS Licensed Security Officerandmaintainlicense.
• Mustpossessa high school diploma or equivalent
• Must hold current or be capable of obtainingwithin30 daysofhireFDNY Certificates of Fitness: F-03 Indoor Place of Assembly; F-04 Outdoor Place of Assemblyassigned toMetOpera, andmaintain license.
• Prior security or law enforcement experience preferred.
• Ability tooperateradio 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 toidentifycritical issues quickly and accurately
• Attention to detail
• Mustbe able to lift, push, and pull a minimum of 50 lbs. regularly, which includes lifting, pushing, and/or pulling equipment.
• Mustbe able to stand and walk for consecutive hours.
• Mustbe able to work outdoors.
• Required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evening and or overnight shifts as scheduled.
• May berequiredto 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,ie. before, during or after a disaster.
• The Security Guard maybe requiredto stay after workday toassistafter 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.