Security Officer: Access Control & Emergency Response

The Clearing House; Town of Liberty (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Clearing House, in New York’s Lower Manhattan, seeks a Security Officer to protect personnel and assets, control access, screen visitors, and monitor for threats. You will respond to emergencies and coordinate with the Security Control Room to ensure safety.

Responsibilities include patrolling, validating identities, and assisting with alarms, while maintaining professional conduct and excellent customer service. A rotating 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am schedule is required, with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic TCH security training; may require certifications (e.g., life safety, AED, CPR, Fire Watch). Certifications may be obtained after the hire date.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.
• Maintain physical ability to perform required duties during emergency events. (e.g., evacuations, fire drills, medical events, emergency response)
• Ability to work during inclement weather events.
• Willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Patrols and monitors premises to prevent threats to company assets, production, life safety, and ensures compliance with all company policies, procedures, and processes.
• Controls access to facilities by validating visitor enrollments, verifying identities of visitors, facilitating visitor enrollment applications, while providing an exceptional level of customer service to all.
• Responds to alarms as directed by the Security Control Room and assists with investigating a wide variety of security related events.
• Effectively perform required tasks during emergency events.
• Accurately complete guard tours and contribute to investigation reports,
• Outstanding attendance and punctuality while maintaining professional personal hygiene, courteous communication, professional appearance, and awareness of surroundings.
• Must be willing to alter work schedule as needed to maintain staffing requirements.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Attention to security protocols

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Badge readers

Access control systems

CCTV

Job description

The Clearing House, in New York’s Lower Manhattan, seeks a Security Officer to protect personnel and assets, control access, screen visitors, and monitor for threats. You will respond to emergencies and coordinate with the Security Control Room to ensure safety.

Responsibilities include patrolling, validating identities, and assisting with alarms, while maintaining professional conduct and excellent customer service. A rotating 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am schedule is required, with competitive benefits.