Subway/MTA Security Officer - Manhattan

Company Description

Natures Finest Security is a dynamic and innovative company that is committed to providing
innovative security solutions. We take pride in providing a full range of security management
services. Integrity and professionalism are of the utmost importance. We are committed to
excellence and maintaining the highest industry standards for security officers.

Position Summary

The Security Guard is responsible for the protection, safeguarding and security of assets,
personnel, customers, tenants, visitors, and other people and property on our grounds.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe environment through a team effort of diligent active patrol, strict access control, monitoring, and equipment control
• Be visible and observant, greeting staff, guests, and vendors in a courteous and attentive manner
• Inspect and patrol premises regularly
• Respond immediately to distress calls, panic alarms, and emergency calls for disorderly conduct, disruptive persons, and incidents
• Maintain the company’s reputation with professionalism and legal compliance
• Enforce policies and procedures of the company
• Collaborate with other security officers for effective protection and coverage
• Control and monitor surveillance equipment, and perform building and equipment inspections
• Complete and submit daily reports, including relevant information, observations, surveillance footage, and signatures
• Neutralize situations calmly with tact and common sense
• Perform requests by the customers within scope of security duties or within reason
• Performing other work-related duties as assigned

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE PREFERRED

• Previous administration, operation or maintenance/installation experience with any or all of the following: access control systems, closed circuit television (CCTV) systems, and or intrusion detection systems.
• Previous experience in emergency dispatching (Police/Fire/EMS)
• Previous experience with the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
• Previous experience as a central station alarm dispatcher/operator
• Geographical familiarity with the New York Metropolitan region
• Previous experience in mass/public transportation systems.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One year proven experience as a professional security guard
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work rotating and non-traditional hours (evenings, overnight, weekends, holidays, etc)
• Ability to be held for mandatory overtime
• Must pass a rigorous background investigation
• Must pass a general physical, drug, and alcohol test

License/Certification Requirements

• Security Officer License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or
controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; for extended periods of time
(6 to 8 ours) reach with hands and arms; run, climb, or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or
crawl. The employee must lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by
this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability
to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

NOTE
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed
by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other
job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person
authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential
functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably
accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will
possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements
may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of
themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of
knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied
or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA
regulations as applicable.