Security Officer
Department: Operations
Reports to: Manager, Security Services
Job Type: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $40,000 – $50,000
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SUMMARY:
The Security Officer is responsible for ensuring the physical safety of building occupants and the Collection.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure safety of building occupants.
- Secure galleries and building.
- Monitor security computer, fire alarm panel and CCTV.
- Monitor flow of traffic throughout the building.
- Assist in storing and reporting lost and found property.
- Control access through Service Area.
- Receive all deliveries and call appropriate personnel for pick-up.
- Control all staff access to building.
- Perform building patrols as required of all space both the interior and exterior and provide necessary reports
- Maintain all logs related to Security/Life Safety/Mail/COVID Duties, as required.
- Answer telephone during off hours.
- Other duties, as assigned by Manager, Security Services, the Senior Security Officer on duty, and the Director, Facilities.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Certified New York State Security Guard.
- Certificate of Fitness issued by FDNY for F-01, F-03 or any other C of F form FDNY as required by Asia Society.
- High school diploma and 2-3 years’ experience in law enforcement preferred.
- Ability to make independent decisions during an emergency.
SHIFT REQUIREMENTS:
Shift/scheduling is from 3pm – 11pm, five days a week, with days off during weekdays. Additional hours may be required. Shift hours and days off could be adjusted based upon need.
ABOUT ASIA SOCIETY:
Founded in 1956, Asia Society’s purpose is to navigate shared futures for Asia and the world across policy, arts and culture, education, sustainability, business, and technology. We provide a platform for dialogue and encourage a diversity of views as we try to find the most effective ways forward. Headquartered in New York City, the organization has 12 other Centers around the world, a global staff of 235, and an annual global operating budget in excess of $44m.
Asia Society is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and empowering workplace. We believe that engaging staff, interns, and volunteers with diverse backgrounds enables us to better realize our mission of navigating shared futures.
Asia Society offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan, numerous paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, self-development hours, and more. Please visit www.asiasociety.org/about/careers and click on “Employee Benefits” to view our full benefits summary
Benefit package highlights:
- An HRA plan (fully funded by Asia Society) supplements our medical plan and covers the full annual deductible.
- After 1 year of service (1,000 hours), Asia Society contributes 6% of gross earnings to an eligible employee’s 403(b) account, regardless of whether the employee makes their own contributions.
- Asia Society offers Self-Development time off, including Self-Development Summer Fridays between July 4th and Labor Day.
Asia Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer who values diversity in the workplace. Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered for this role, all interested applicants must submit a completed application to: [email protected]
A completed application must include:
- Resume or CV
- Cover Letter
- Salary Requirements
- Subject line: Security Officer