Security Officer - OWTC

Durst Profile

Since 1915, The Durst Organization has been a family‑run business dedicated to innovation, integrity, community, and sustainability. We develop, build, own, and manage premier office towers and residential buildings that set new standards in environmental responsibility and user efficiency. Our enduring relationships with tenants and partners are critical to our success.

Security Officers work closely with Security Team Leaders to maintain a safe and secure environment for employees, tenants, and visitors. The position pays $22.20 per hour (overtime $31.80 per hour) and offers mid‑week days off.

• Execute comprehensive security measures and countermeasures, adapting to changing needs and priorities.
• Maintain various security posts with possible exposure to varying weather conditions.

• Ability to follow safety procedures.
• Detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.
• Agility, visual and auditory acuity necessary for essential duties.
• Calm, effective communication in emergency and non‑emergency situations.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods, typically during an eight‑hour shift.
• Technical aptitude for learning security x‑ray and screening procedures and required equipment.
• Knowledge (preferred) of x‑ray image recognition, magnetometer alarm resolution, and related technologies.
• High school diploma or equivalent (college coursework is a plus).
• Valid New York State Security Guard License (8 or 16 hours).

While performing duties, the employee must stand, walk, use hands to handle tools, reach, balance, stoop, crouch, bend, talk, and hear. The employee must lift and move up to 50 lbs. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

The noise level is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity Employer and affirmatively action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. The Durst Organization is an equal opportunity employer for all and an employer for qualified veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with VEVRAA and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.