Security Associate | Full Time | PM & Overnight Shifts

Join Our Team as a Security Associate at HI USA New York City Hostel!


Do you enjoy ensuring a safe environment and interacting with a diverse group of guests? Join Hostelling International USA at our vibrant New York City hostel, located in the Upper West Side. We are accepting applications for a Security Associate who will play a crucial role in maintaining our facility's security and welcoming atmosphere.


Position Details:


Pay: $19 - $21 per hour


Shifts: Flexibility to work both PM and Overnight shifts required


Type: Full Time, Benefits Eligible

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability, vacation, sick leave, 403b with company match, and more (New Hire waiting periods apply).


Perks:


- Free stays at other HI USA hostels (subject to availability)


- Discounts on hundreds of brands


- On-the-job training


- Opportunities for growth within HI USA


- Friendly and inclusive work environment


- A great opportunity to gain hands-on experience and build skills across security and front desk operations in the hospitality industry

Role Objectives:

- Ensure a safe environment through active patrol, strict access control, monitoring, and reporting


- Greet staff, guests, and vendors in a courteous and attentive manner


- Respond swiftly and appropriately to distress and emergency calls


- Collaborate effectively with management, reception, and housekeeping staff


- Provide excellent guest service and support the hostel's welcoming atmosphere

Role Responsibilities:

- Patrol property on foot to secure employees and guests across multiple floors and common areas


- Investigate and take lawful action as per corporate policy on incidents, trespassing, and safety concerns; file incident reports as necessary


- Communicate suspicious behavior and incidents to staff and management in a timely manner


- Monitor surveillance equipment as needed for incident response


- Control access points, manage heavy traffic during check-ins, check-outs, and events


- Complete daily reports and shift recaps


- Secure all doors, windows, and exits based on shift requirements


- Assist with general customer service duties, including welcoming guests, assisting with luggage, making kay cards, receiving, and assisting with guest packages.

- Provide lobby support during high-traffic periods by engaging with guests, addressing routine requests, and helping expedite service needs.

- Perform other duties as assigned by management


Skills/Qualifications:


-High school diploma or equivalent

-New York Security Guard License (unarmed position)

-1 year of security officer experience

-Ability to obtain F53 license within 90 days if not already possessed

-Customer service experience

-Strong writing and communication skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, with a writing sample required during the interview process

-Experience in 24/7 hospitality/retail environments

-Willingness to learn hostel operations

-Helpful and courteous demeanor

Physical Requirements:


- Regularly required to reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, sit, stoop or crouch, talk, and hear


- Occasionally required to climb or balance


- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds


- Moderate noise level in the work environment


Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


We Make a Difference!


At HI USA, we celebrate diversity and welcome individuals of all backgrounds. As a nonprofit organization, we help people, especially the young, travel on a budget to foster a greater understanding of the world and its people through affordable travel opportunities. If you're passionate about hospitality and creating memorable experiences, apply today to join our team as a Security Associate.

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PM and Overnight Shifts, PM shifts are from 4-12:30 am, and Overnights are from 12 am - 8:30 am, weekend availability required