The Job Title:  Security Officer II

The Company: GIA is the world’s foremost authority in gemology. GIA is a global organization with headquarters located in Carlsbad, CA. It offers many competitive health and commuter benefits that promote the well-being of its employees as well as that of the environment. Click here to learn more about GIA! 

The Location: This position is located in the heart of the diamond district in mid-town Manhattan, New York. This is an onsite role.

The Culture: We foster an environment of autonomy, performance, and passion. Our team members collaborate extensively across various departments, providing high-quality service to internal staff, stakeholders, and the organization as a whole. We value initiative, cross-functional cooperation, and a commitment to excellence in all our endeavors. 

What to expect: 

• We offer competitive medical, dental, vision and matching 401-K plans (no vesting required) 

• Paid vacation, sick and holidays, tuition assistance, commuter benefits

JOB OVERVIEW

Ensures a secure and safe environment for GIA personnel, students and the public, by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represents GIA as a professional security representative to employees, students, and visitors.

• Monitors and ensures that CCTV equipment is operational.

• Operates security console and/or access control equipment.

• Patrols the Institute grounds while providing a visible presence.

• Aids in parking enforcement.

• Directs and/or escorts visitors and vendors as needed.

• Assists in special tours of the Institute.

• Submits written reports to Security Supervisor on observations regarding security, maintenance or safety issues.

• Responds to alarms as directed.

• Provides GIA Education Department with additional security or safety issues.

• Assists in evacuation and crowd control in the event of an emergency.

• Responds to emergency situations on campus; administers first-aid as required.

• Operates emergency equipment as needed.

• Locates and operates emergency shut-off systems as needed.

• Communicates effectively, gets along with coworkers and management, and deals with others effectively and professionally under pressure.

• Other duties as assigned.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Intermediate to advanced level computer skills, including experience with current Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, etc.)

• Ability to adapt to new software programs and technology.

• Ability to write or type clear and concise reports.

• Prior security console and/or access control use preferred.

• Prior related security experience preferred.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have at time of hire and renew, as appropriate:

• New York Guard card

• First Aid certification card

• Cardio-Pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification card

• Automated External Defibrillation (AED) certification card

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT (if applicable)

• Work is performed in a designated professional office workstation and environment.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Employee may be required to travel using commercial transportation resources.

Hourly Pay:

• $22.50 per hour