Security Officer

Education & Training Resources LLC; Town of Oneonta (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Life & AD&D

Disability Insurance

401K

Paid vacation & sick time

Holidays

Fitness center access

Meal program

Job summary

Education & Training Resources LLC in Oneonta, NY is seeking a dedicated Security Officer to safeguard students, staff and facilities on campus. You will patrol assigned areas, enforce laws and center policies, and monitor activities via surveillance systems to deter disturbances.

Responsibilities include assisting staff during incidents, conducting preliminary investigations (training provided), managing traffic and entry control, and providing escorts as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Six months of experience in a security or security-related field
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Must possess a NYS Security Guard Certificate, or acquire one within three months of hire

Responsibilities

• Patrolling assigned areas on campus while being alert for disturbances, safety hazards, traffic violators, suspicious acts, suspicious persons, and other unusual conditions
• Enforcing all authorized laws, rules, and regulations
• Enforcing center policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
• Performing Building and property Safety and Security checks
• Assisting staff with extinguishing disturbances
• Assisting staff and students in addressing issues, including de-escalation of behavior, providing escort services as needed, and monitoring activities via camera surveillance systems
• Receiving complaints and conducting appropriate preliminary investigations (training provided)
• Performing traffic and parking control duties
• Enforcing the center entry and pass policy

Skills

Communication skills

Law enforcement procedures

Interpersonal skills

De-escalation skills

Office 365

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NYS Security Guard Certificate or eligibility

Six months security experience

Valid driver's license

Tools

Office 365

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Security Officer

Regular/Hourly/Non-Exempt Service Oneonta, NY, US 1 Attachments

2 days ago Requisition ID: 7879

Salary Range: $19.11 To $19.11 Hourly

Summary of Position Functions:

Responsible for the safety and security of the students, staff, and facility.

Duties and Responsibilities will include:

• Patrolling assigned areas on campus while being alert for disturbances, safety hazards, traffic violators, suspicious acts, suspicious persons, and other unusual conditions
• Enforcing all authorized laws, rules, and regulations
• Enforcing corporate and center policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
• Performing Building and property Safety and Security checks
• Assisting staff with extinguishing disturbances
• Assisting staff and students in addressing issues, including de-escalation of behavior, providing escort services as needed/as directed, and monitoring activities via camera surveillance systems
• Receiving complaints and conducting appropriate preliminary investigations (training provided)
• Performing traffic and parking control duties
• Enforcing the center entry and pass policy

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees will perform all related duties to meet the organization's on-going needs.

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Knowledge of Law Enforcement Procedures
• Basic knowledge of riot, and crowd control procedures and proven ability to appropriately intervene in/with physical altercations
• Excellent interpersonal, mediation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with large groups of students, including students with special needs
• Proficient with the use of common computer software such as Office 365 (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook email, etc.)

Educational Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Six months of experience in a security or security-related field
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Must possess a NYS Security Guard Certificate, or acquire one within three months of hire

ADA REQUIREMENTS:

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals; however, no accommodations will be made that may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose an undue hardship on the company.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.

Physical Activities:

• Reading, Writing, and communicating fluently in English
• Hearing and speaking to express ideas and/or to exchange information in person or over the phone
• Seeing to read labels, posters, documents, PC Screens, etc.
• Sitting, standing, moving about, or walking for occasional or frequent periods
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, two-way radio, and other office equipment
• Kneeling, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching overhead
• Retrieving and storing files and supplies; occasionally carrying and/or lifting light objects

Working Conditions:

• Campus and general office setting
• Driving a vehicle (bus, van, auto) occasionally in variable traffic and weather conditions
• Exposure to possible confrontations, fights
• Medical Coverage with Reduced Rates for Employees
• Dental and Vision
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Accident Insurance (dismemberment, dislocation, or fracture) on or off the job
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance (supplements your medical plan)
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Free access to our Weight and Cardio Rooms and low-cost meals from our dining hall ($3.00 per meal) daily.

Oneonta Job Corps provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

As of September 17, 2023: Under the NYS DOL Pay Transparency Law, employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees who discuss their compensation with coworkers.