Waterfront Security Officer – Access, Patrol & Communications

Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation is seeking a Security Officer to protect visitors, tenants and employees across the Yard. You will perform access control, conduct motor patrols of the Yard sites, monitor piers and docks, and assist in directing emergency response vehicles.

You must maintain logs and daily reports, communicate clearly by radio and in writing, and uphold courtesy and professionalism in all interactions.

Qualifications

• 8‑hour & 16‑hour Security Training Certificates required
• Valid security license required
• Valid driver’s license required

Responsibilities

• Be courteous and professional in all assignments and interactions.
• Stay alert and report crimes, accidents, hazards, or unusual activity.
• Maintain activity logs and complete daily reports.
• Conduct mounted and dismounted patrols; enforce traffic rules and monitor areas.
• Assist with relaying equipment to officers and monitor vessels/vehicles.
• Supervise radio/communications checks and report incidents.
• Communicate incidents observable via video surveillance.
• Record all reports in the security database.
• Track vessels and report arrivals/departures.
• Monitor video surveillance and access control systems.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Video surveillance

Job description

The Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation is seeking a Security Officer to protect visitors, tenants and employees across the Yard. You will perform access control, conduct motor patrols of the Yard sites, monitor piers and docks, and assist in directing emergency response vehicles.

You must maintain logs and daily reports, communicate clearly by radio and in writing, and uphold courtesy and professionalism in all interactions.