Security Officer- Part Time

Company: Suny Polytechnic Institute
Location: Albany
Posted on: September 23, 2022

Job Description:

Location: Albany, NY Category: Support Services Posted On: Fri Aug 12 2022 Job Description: The Security Officer position at the Albany Nanotech Complex (a 24/7 operation) provides communications, desk and roving security patrol duty functions, and access control in maintenance of safety and security.Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Ensure that security patrol and communication functions are performed in maintenance of site security and safety. The Security Officer is responsible for the monitoring and operation of computerized security and life-safety systems to include alarms pertaining to fire, toxic gas, building management, access control, and the security camera systems. The Security Officer makes appropriate notification of emergency response agencies (fire, police, ambulance, etc.) and facility resources given information received. The Security Officer coordinates emergency and business related telephone, radio, and pager communications, provides the documentation of incidents, ensures for appropriate visitor services to include entry processing, ensures for the conduct of facility exterior and interior security patrols pursuant to requirements, responds to facility incidents using defined policy and procedure, provides for parking enforcement and special event support. The Security Officer is required to:

• Maintain a professional and welcoming atmosphere for visitors and the sites community.
• Employ an effective balance of security technology, personnel, and procedure to maintain safety and security.
• Document patrols performed, unusual events and circumstances, requests for service and prepare reports per procedure.
• Report physical security deficiencies.
• Safely monitor vehicular traffic entering the site.
• Assist emergency response personnel to and at the incident scene as directed.
• Conduct security services to include communication and patrol.
• Monitor for safety related alerts.
• Possess and apply specific knowledge of safety and security policies and procedures.
• Assign, distribute, and account for facility equipment.
• Handle and process sensitive documents, equipment and information with confidentiality.
• Maintain daily awareness and knowledge of facility operational issues and special events.
• Work additional hours as may be required of the position.Other reasonable duties as assigned.SALARY AND BENEFITS$18.00/hour starting salary15% shift differential paid from 7PM to 7AMMedical, Dental, Vision InsuranceEmployer Paid Retirement BenefitsGenerous Paid Time Off13 paid HolidaysCurrent Shift Opening: 11PM-7:30AMJob Requirements:MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSThe successful candidate is a fully competent security officer experienced in all aspects of the assignment and capable of independent and group functioning.
  • Be at least 18 years of age with provisions that the candidate must be able to perform the duties of the position.
  • High School diploma required.
  • Possess and maintain a current New York State security officer certification/license and a valid driver's license.
  • Demonstrate an ability to read, write, and speak English.
  • Must possess color vision and ability to hear.
  • Demonstrate an ability to operate computer technology and software specific to security systems, radio system and typical office equipment.
  • Possess excellent people skills/customer focus and a commitment to team work, an ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments, demonstrate initiative and be adaptable to change.
  • Must be capable of walking, running, standing, climbing, reaching, sitting, bending, and pushing/pulling, completing repetitive motions, capable of lifting 50 lbs.
  • Must be capable of working in adverse weather conditions; endure heat, cold, noise exposure.
  • This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background investigation; this position may require annual background investigations.Applicants must address in their applications their abilities to work with a culturally diverse population. This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check; this position may require annual background checks.Notes: Position contingent on the availability of fundingAdditional Information:Research Foundation for SUNY Polytechnic Institute offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance.As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, creed, religion, color, citizenship, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, gender identification or expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, status as a domestic violence victim, criminal conviction, disability, military status, disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, Armed Forces Service Medal veteran, active duty or wartime campaign badge veteran, or other characteristic as protected by law. Please feel free to review your equal employment opportunities protections and laws pertaining to these protections at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdfThe Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.Research Foundation employees are subject to restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1. You will be asked to disclose any such participation at the time of hire for review by the Research Foundation. The full text of the Order may be found at: https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0486-1-border/@@images/file

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