Security Officer-2

About the role

The Security Officer II position at GIA is located in mid-town Manhattan, New York. This is an onsite role that fosters an environment of autonomy, performance, and passion. The team collaborates extensively across various departments, providing high-quality service to internal staff, stakeholders, and the organization as a whole.

Responsibilities

• Represents GIA as a professional security representative to employees, students, and visitors.
• Maintains and ensures the operational status of CCTV equipment.
• Operates security console and/or access control equipment.
• Patrols the Institute grounds while maintaining a visible presence.
• Aids in parking enforcement and directs/vacates visitors and vendors as needed.
• Assists in special tours of the Institute.
• Sends written reports to Security Supervisor on observations regarding security, maintenance, or safety issues.
• Responds to alarms as directed and assists with special tours.
• Provides GIA Education Department with additional security or safety issues.
• Assists in evacuation and crowd control in the event of an emergency.
• Responds to emergency situations on campus; administers first-aid as required.
• Operates emergency equipment as needed and locates and operates emergency shut-off systems as needed.
• Communicates effectively, gets along with coworkers and management, and deals with others effectively and professionally under pressure.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Technical Competencies

• Intermediate to advanced level computer skills, including experience with current Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, etc.).
• Ability to adapt to new software programs and technology.
• Ability to write or type clear and concise reports.
• Prior security console and/or access control use preferred.
• Prior related security experience preferred.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One to three months related experience and/or training.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

• New York Guard card.
• First Aid certification card.
• CPR certification card.
• Automated External Defibrillation (AED) certification card.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Work is performed in a designated professional office workstation and environment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Employee may be required to travel using commercial transportation resources.

Pay

Hourly Pay: $22.50 per hour

Schedule

Not specified

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, vision and matching 401-K plans (no vesting required)

Paid vacation, sick and holidays

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

Intermediate to advanced level computer skills, including experience with current Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, etc.).

Ability to adapt to new software programs and technology.

Ability to write or type clear and concise reports.

Prior security console and/or access control use preferred.

Prior related security experience preferred.

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Not specified

Company Information

GIA is the world’s foremost authority in gemology. GIA is a global organization with headquarters located in Carlsbad, CA. It offers many competitive health and commuter benefits that promote the well-being of its employees as well as that of the environment. Click here to learn more about GIA!