Security Officer-JFK AIRPORT

We are looking for competent Security Officers to undertake the surveillance of our premises and protection of our staff and visitors. Responsibilities include:

• Watches for irregularities, such as security breaches, facility, and safety hazards, and emergency situations; contacts emergency responders, such as police, fire, and/or ambulance personnel as required.
• Remains alert for the presence of unauthorized persons and/or security code violators; approaches suspicious person and/or notifies police as appropriate; May confront and detain violators, as required, until police arrive.
• Patrols assigned area on foot, or in a motor vehicle, as assigned, to ensure personal, building, and equipment security
• Examines doors, windows, and gates to ensure security; uses client keys to open and close buildings; monitors closed buildings for unauthorized persons and/or suspicious activities.
• Prepares routine, standardized reports.
• Provides escorts as necessary
• Informs and warns violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
• May provide specialized security in complex operational areas, requiring specific knowledge of the operating environment.
• Performs periodic checks of emergency call boxes and/or street lights to ensure proper functioning; reports all malfunctioning as required.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

JOB SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have a valid state security officer license, if applicable.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing.
• Ability to walk and climb stairs.
• Ability to walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to see and hear accurately in both day and nighttime conditions.
• Ability to comprehend numerous policies, procedures, concepts and to be able to respond using discretion and interpretive judgment based on general and specific policies.
• Ability to retain knowledge, information, and directions on an ongoing basis and communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Ability to react appropriately in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid.
• Knowledge of portable fire extinguishers and their locations.
• Knowledge of the geography of the site to which assigned.
• Skill in operating portable radio devices.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• He/she must be customer service-oriented.
• The successful candidate will pay close attention to detail.
• He/she must embody Pax assist Associates’ values as a highly visible representative of the branch and set high standards for him/her and others.

PAX Assist provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Security: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• security license (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $21