Security Officer II

Overview:
The Durst Organization is seeking (2) Security Officer II - Security Command Center positions for the following schedules:

Shift 1: Monday – Friday from 7:00am-3:00pm. Days off: Saturday & Sunday

Shift 2: Sunday – Thursday from 3:00pm-11:00pm. Days off: Friday and Saturday

Pay Rate: is $24.53 per hour. Additionally, this position would be eligible for overtime for all hours actually worked, consistent with the Local 32BJ Collective Bargaining Agreement. The overtime rate is $35.30 an hour. Please note that wages are subject to tax withholdings and other applicable deductions.

Responsibilities:
The Security Officer II will provide security and a safe working environment for all visitors to the building. Additionally, the candidate should be knowledgeable and possess the following skills:

1. Assist Security Management with all operational command and control functions of OWTC security personnel.
2. Maintain situational awareness (SA) for emergency requests for assistance from Security, Tenant Security, Engineering, Porters or the PMO.
3. Understanding of the Aware Visitor Management System.
4. Understanding of the Lenel System.
5. Must possess strong interpersonal skills, computer expertise and the ability to provide exceptional customer service.

As Command Center Operator, you will interact with all systems in the Security Command Center to include, but not limited to: CCTV systems, access control, duress alarms and vital building equipment alarms. The Operators are responsible for monitoring emergency phone lines, access control systems and video systems.

The Operators assist in monitoring threats to employees, tenants and visitors to OWTC. Security Command Center Assistants are on the forefront of the notification process for OWTC during incidents. The Operators also support operations and provide assistance to all Security personnel on each shift with security-related issues as needed.

The Security Officer II 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 may vary and may include exposure to varying weather conditions.

Candidate will also be responsible for additional assignments as directed by Security Management.

Qualifications:

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.
Must possess a valid New York State Security Guard License (8 & 16 hours)
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Successful candidates will have earned their high school diplomas or equivalent. College level course coursework is a plus
Must possess a valid New York State Security Guard License (8 & 16 hours)
Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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, employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; 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 occasionally lift and move up to 25lbs. 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