Security Officer (PT)

The Walt Disney Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPR and First Aid training

Disney benefits package including paid

401K and retirement plans

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a Security Officer in New York, NY, to protect coworkers and guests at Disney buildings and events. You will be part of a dedicated team providing 24/7 security coverage across venues and premieres.

Your duties include greeting visitors, validating IDs, patrolling perimeters, and responding to incidents with professionalism and calm under pressure. A strong teamwork mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• 1 year of corporate security, law enforcement or military experience.
• Must have full availability to work any schedule on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and to be able to pick up additional shifts as needed.
• Excellent communication skills, including fluent written and spoken English, and strong command of basic English grammar
• Ability to make quick decisions using your training and common sense
• Team-oriented and collaborative
• Physical ability to perform all aspects of the job outdoors in all weather
• Flexible workdays/hours (shift work) and ability to work some overtime

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors, check company IDs, and provide temporary IDs at building entrances
• Evaluate and screen the audience line at live TV shows
• Be a security presence at movie premieres, live performances, events, or private parties
• Patrol hallways and building perimeters to spot safety issues or irregularities
• Fill out the logbook precisely and completely
• Answer questions asked by visitors and employees in a friendly, professional way
• Use training to diffuse tense situations
• Respond to medical or fire incidents and coordinate with first responders
• Assist private security details for celebrities and VIPs
• Control messenger flow and package delivery
• Report incidents and manage information flow using available technology
• Perform walk-through evaluations at off-site events

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Decision making

Team orientation

Physical fitness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job ID 10163330 Location New York, New York, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Nov. 09, 2026

Would you like to be part of a team that keeps the cast, crew, celebrity guests and co-workers at The Walt Disney Company safe and secure? Our Security Officers do it all, from working special events like Disney shows to regular perimeter checks of our buildings and offices.If you thrive in an environment where no two days are exactly alike, and where professionalism and precision are valued,

As a Security Officer, you’d be part of a well-trained, cohesive team that provides 24/7 protection for co-workers and guests at our buildings and at special events. Your mission? To protect Disney property and safeguard our people!

Every day as a Security Officer is different!Depending on your shift, on any given day you might:

• Greet visitors, check company IDs, and provide temporary IDs at building entrances
• Evaluate and screen the audience line at live TV shows
• Be a security presence at movie premiers, live performances, events, or private parties
• Patrol hallways and building perimeters to spot safety issues or irregularities
• Fill out the logbook precisely and completely
• Answer questions asked by visitors and employees in a friendly, professional way
• Use your know-how and training to diffuse a tense situation
• Respond to medical or fire incidents, and work directly with local first responders
• Assist private security details brought by celebrities, sports stars, politicians and visiting dignitaries – even the President has been known to stop by
• Control messenger flow and package delivery
• Utilize technology to report and document incidents and manage information flow
• Perform walk-through evaluation at off-site events

Here’s what you will need to be successful in the job:

• 1 year of corporate security, law enforcement or military experience
• Must have full availability to work any schedule on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and to be able to pick up additional shifts as needed. Morning shifts are from 6-9AM and evening shifts start at 3:30 PM.
• Excellent communication skills, including fluent written and spoken English, and strong command of basic English grammar
• Ability to make quick decisions using your training and common sense
• The knack for talking to people in a friendly way that gets results
• A “team” orientation and willingness to collaborate
• Physical ability to perform all aspects of the job and be outside in all weather; and
• Flexible workdays/hours (this is a “shift work” role) and ability to work some overtime

It would be a plus if you also have these skills:

• Valid Security Guard license issued by your state
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience working under pressure
• Ability to take command and diplomatically control difficult situations

Education is important to us, here is what we are looking for:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Associate degree or higher preferred

Some of the perks we offer include:

• Taking part in ongoing learning on subjects such as CPR, Imminent Threat Assessment and First Aid training.
• Attending a movie screening or television taping, enjoying the full array of benefits offered by The Walt Disney Company including paid time off, 401K participation, a retirement savings plan, discounts on a wide variety of offerings, medical/dental/vision insurance and educational reimbursement-just to name a few!

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Disclaimer

The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is $25,980 to $34,740 per year based on a 24 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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