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The New School is committed to creating and maintaining an environment that promises diversity and tolerance in all areas of employment, education and access to its educational, artistic or cultural programs and activities. The New School does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, sex or gender (including gender identity and expression), pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion, religious practices, mental or physical disability, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, veteran status, marital or partnership status, or any other legally protected status.

Position Information

Position Information

Position Availability:
Position Title: Security Officer
Requisition Number: 0206073922
Location New York City
Position Type: Security
Position Status: Full-Time
Department: CA/Security
Responsibilities:
SECURITY OFFICER

The New School was founded by forward-thinking educators in 1919 to defy the intellectual constraints of a traditional college education.

This is a Local 32BJ position subject to the terms and conditions agreed to in the contract between The New School and Local 32BJ.

The New School seeks professional Security Officers that will be responsible for the security and safety of The New School buildings. A drug screening examination, criminal history and background check is required for this position. This position reports to the Security Shift Supervisor.

The New School is committed to creating and maintaining an environment that promises diversity and tolerance in all areas of employment, education and access to its educational, artistic or cultural programs and activities. The New School does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, sex or gender (including actual or perceived gender identity or expression or transgender status), sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, pregnancy, religion, religious practices, mental or physical disability, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, veteran status, marital or partnership status, or any other legally protected status.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Knowledge of all site-specific policies and procedures
  • Implement emergency response activities as appropriate
  • Provide superior customer service as well as providing building and premises security

WORK MODE
On-Campus Position – Employees in this position are expected to work on-campus during regularly scheduled work hours due to the nature of the work being that which is not feasible, or not in the best interest of the organization, to be performed remotely.
This position requires rotating 8 hour shifts, 24 hours a day, including weekend and holidays.

Hourly Wage: $18 per hour



Minimum Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • A minimum of 3 years related work experience & 30 college credits from an accredited college or university and/or the equivalent combination of security, military, or law enforcement experience.
  • Must have a New York State Issued Security Guard License.
  • Proficient in the English language
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to adhere to University COVID-19 Policy


Preferred Qualifications:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • State Fire Safety Director’s License is a plus.
Job Family: Security
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Posting Date: 01/31/2023
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes

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Required Documents
  1. Resume/CV
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents