Facilities Security Associate 1-Hourly/Part Time

About the role

The Facilities Security Associate 1 plays a crucial role in protecting government property and ensuring the safety of the Latham Headquarters facility. They enforce building and security regulations, patrol perimeters, 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 to and egress from 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.
• 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.
• Answer security desk switchboard and record and 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.
• Periodically attend training to meet operational needs and regulations, including Use of Force Rules of Engagement and other pertinent matters.
• May be required to travel to other facilities/locations, attend training, or perform job-related duties as needed.

Requirements

• Requires social skills in dealing with agency employees and visitors.
• Must have the ability to use ladders and lifts and be comfortable working at heights.
• Must have the ability to perform tasks with minimal supervision.
• 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.
• 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.
• Must be able to work comfortably at heights such as climbing ladders, working on scaffolds, platforms, and lifts.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift, and carry heavy objects and equipment (50+ lbs.).
• Must be able to work in confined spaces in accordance with requirements.
• Must be able 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.

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
• Two (2) years of full-time experience performing safety and security duties with demonstrated relevance to the above.