OWTC- Security Officer-Legends

Overview

The Security Officer - Legends will work with Security Team Leaders to maintain a safe and secure environment for employees, tenants, and visitors. Security Officers will be required to execute a number of comprehensive and integrated security measures and countermeasures and must be able to adapt physically and to changing needs and priorities of the Security Department.

Shift: 10:30 am – 8:30 pm, Friday‑Monday. Days off:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Salary: $22.20 per hour.

Security Officers will be required to execute a number of comprehensive and integrated security measures and countermeasures and must be able to adapt physically to the changing needs and priorities of the Security Organization. Security posts will vary and may include exposure to varying weather conditions.

• Strong verbal communication skills
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures
• Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel
• Must possess agility, and visual and auditory acuity to perform the essential responsibilities of this position
• Demonstrated ability to listen and communicate calmly, effectively, and courteously in both emergency and non‑emergency situations
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time, typically for the duration of an 8‑hour shift
• Must have a technical aptitude and willingness to learn how to perform security x‑ray and screening procedure and use required equipment
• Knowledgeable and ability to use x‑ray image recognition, magnetometer alarm resolution, and related technologies preferred
• Successful candidates will have earned their high school diplomas or equivalent. College level coursework a plus
• Must possess an in‑force New York State Security Guard License (8 & 16 hours)
• NYC Fire Safety Certification preferred

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands:
While performing duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; crouch; bend; talk; and hear. The employee must lift and move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work environment:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity Employer and affirmative action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. The Durst Organization is an equal opportunity employer for all qualified applicants, in accordance with the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act 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.