Facilities Security Associate 1

About the role

The Facilities Security Associate 1 plays a crucial role in protecting government property and ensuring the safety of individuals at the Latham Headquarters facility. They enforce building and security regulations, patrol locations, and manage visitor entry and egress.

Responsibilities

• Enforce building and security regulations, maintain order, and provide information and assistance to agency employees and visitors.
• Patrol and protect location perimeters and Mission Essential or Vulnerable Areas (MEVA) to detect or deter unauthorized entry.
• Control entry and egress to the joint use headquarters via designated facility control points.
• Conduct vehicle inspections in support of the installation security program.
• Report all situations or conditions threatening the health and safety of persons or government property to the facility manager, OIC&C, or appropriate supervisor.
• Operate and monitor safety equipment and security devices such as video cameras and related accessories.
• Operate a motor vehicle to patrol building exterior and surrounding areas or to transport people or cargo in emergency situations.
• Handle all matters pertaining to building security, including monitoring Electronic Security Systems (ESS), Automated Access Control Systems (AACS), Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), and Security Control Center (SCC).
• Track vehicle registration and issue ID cards for agency employees in accordance with Agency and NGB requirements.
• Answer security desk switchboard and record and/or refer callers and messages to appropriate people.
• Prepare written reports of shift activities, including actions taken to report or resolve incidents or problems.
• Exercise good judgment as to the seriousness of problems encountered and the need for immediate action.
• Respond to calls for assistance in handling emergency situations, such as calls for assistance for sick and injured, completing accident reports, and assisting police and/or fire department at the scene of an incident.
• Assist in building evacuation in the event of a fire or bomb threat.
• Wear appropriate uniform and present a clean and neat appearance.
• Periodic training may be required and provided as part of the regular job duties and responsibilities.
• Overtime may be required.

Requirements

• Requires social skills in dealing with agency employees and visitors in exchanges of information, inquiries, and emergency situations.
• Ability to understand agency and program policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to recognize breaches of security and maintenance problems.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must have the ability to use ladders and lifts and be comfortable working at heights.
• Must be able to push, pull and/or lift objects of at least 50 pounds.
• Must have the ability to perform tasks with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate characteristics of honesty, courtesy, reliability, integrity, trustworthiness, and cooperation.
• Good mental and physical fitness are requirements of the job.
• Good verbal and written communication skills including the ability to write and prepare clear and concise reports and notifications.
• Knowledge of first aid procedures.
• May be required to attend First Aid Class and/or be certified in the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
• Ability to supervise and train subordinate staff.
• Provide consultation and input on policies, procedures and best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• One (1) year of full-time permanent experience as a state Security Services Assistant 1 (or similar title), SG-6 or higher salary grade in safety and security and demonstrated ability to perform the requirements of the position.
• OR
• Facilities Security Associate 1: Must have a current registration as a Security Guard with the New York Department of State and have successfully completed the 8-hour pre-assignment training program. Registration must remain current throughout employment.
• AND Two (2) years of full-time experience performing safety and security duties with demonstrated relevance to the above.
• AND Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• At the time of hire and periodically throughout employment, employee will be required to participate in periodic drug testing in accordance with Agency and NGB policy requirements.
• At the time of hire and annually throughout employment, employee will be required to undergo medical and fitness examinations to assess their ability to perform the essential duties of the position.
• Ability to work comfortably at heights such as climbing ladders, working on scaffolds, platforms, and lifts.
• Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry heavy objects and equipment (50+ lbs.).
• Ability to work in confined spaces in accordance with requirements.
• Ability to work outside in various temperatures and inclement weather for extended periods of time.
• Must never have been convicted of domestic violence; other convictions will be addressed on an individual basis.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.