Security Officer

The Lycée Français de New York, a world-leading independent bilingual French K-12 educational institution, prioritizes the safety and well‑being of its students. At the Lycée, we are dedicated to providing a secure place where learning and growth can flourish without concern.

The Security Officer plays a key role in ensuring that our school remains a safe and nurturing environment for our students, staff, and visitors. This position involves monitoring school premises, enforcing safety protocols, and responding to incidents and emergencies. The Security Officer should be committed to maintaining a secure and supportive environment and have the skills to handle a variety of security challenges.

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• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency high school diploma is required.
• NYS Certified Security Officer
• At least two years of security experience working with the public. Experience working in law enforcement.

• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions, and to prepare clear and comprehensive oral and written reports in English.
• Ability to learn and to apply standard security procedures and practices, with minimal direct supervision within weeks after employment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to build positive relationships as well as communication, crisis de‑escalation and physical intervention skills.
• Strong observational and analytical skills.
• Ability to remain calm and composed in emergency situations.
• Proficiency in using office equipment, security systems and technology platforms, including Google Workspace and other security related applications.