Security Officer

JOB TITLE: Security Officer
DEPARTMENT: Security
REPORTS TO: Director of Security

ABOUT THE NEW YORK HISTORICAL

New York's first museum, The New York Historical is a leading cultural institution documenting over 400 years of American history through a peerless collection of art, documents, and artifacts. Our offerings span groundbreaking exhibitions; acclaimed educational programs for teachers and students nationwide; and thought-provoking conversations among leading scholars, journalists, and thinkers about the past, present, and future of the American experiment. The New York Historical is a museum of museums and a collection of collections. We are home to the Patricia D. Klingenstein Library, the Center for Women's History, the Reiss Family Graduate Institute for Constitutional History, the Dorothy Tapper Goldman Center for Teaching Democracy, the DiMenna Children's History Museum, and the future American LGBTQ+ Museum. We elevate the perspectives and scholarship that define the United States' democratic heritage and challenge us all to shape our ongoing history for the better.

JOB SUMMARY
The Security Officer ensures the safety of the collection, building, visitors, and staff. In this position, you will be expected to make tours of the facility and/or be stationed at a post, electronically monitor the facility, and review entry into the facility. The overall goal of the Security Officer is to maintain a safe and secure environment at all times. We are currently hiring for the afternoon (3:30pm - 12:30am) and overnight (12:30am - 9:30am) shifts.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Responsible for the protection of the collection - protection from vandalism, theft, and damage from fire, floods, and other outside sources;
• Responsible for keeping all people on the premises safe and secure;
• Stands at a post observing all the activity in the area;
• Tours the facility observing all activity in the area;
• Reacts to all emergency situations;
• Maintains log of all tours;
• Communicates to staff and visitors when action must be taken;
• Responds quickly and immediately to any directives by the Police or Fire Departments;
• Monitors the CCTV Security system and Fire Command Center;
• Manages emergency evacuation when necessary;
• Responsible for access control in and out of the building, and in certain situations reviewing approved access lists of individuals;
• Responds in a friendly manner to visitors questions and if necessary directs them to the appropriate person or location;
• Announce all visitors who are coming to see a staff member;
• When stationed at the loading dock must handle incoming phone calls;
• Oversees guiding staff and visitors through health and safety checkpoints.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Will occasionally be required to work at New York Historical events that are off-site. These events may include, but are not limited to, Public Programs and Exhibitions.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must have 3-5 years prior Security Officer experience;
• Successfully completed the 8 hour NY State certificate required;
• CCTV experience required;
• Experience with various computer applications including email required;
• When monitoring Security and Fire systems must be able to dispatch personnel to area or location according to floor plan;
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

• Fire Guard license preferred;
• This position will be asked to use radio equipment, and at times may use a computer;
• This facility has Security Officers on duty 24 hours a day. All Security Officers must be available to work all shifts.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

$21.00 (Starting hourly rate + applicable shift differentials); This position qualifies for full benefits.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee with or without accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.


Individual must possess visual acuity and good hearing, and must be able to stand on post for long periods of time. Walking, bending, and lifting moderate weights is also required for this position.

The New York Historical is an Equal Opportunity Employer.