Deputy Fire Life Safety Director/Security Officer III - OBP

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For over 100 years, The Durst Organization has been a family-run business dedicated to the principles of innovation, integrity, community, and sustainability. We develop, build, own, and manage premier office towers and residential buildings that set new standards in environmental responsibility and user efficiency. Our enduring relationships with our tenants and partners are critical to our success and have made us generations of builders, building for generations.

Overview

The Deputy Fire Life Safety Director/Security Officer III position is responsible for managing tenant and guest access to a Durst Commercial property. Lobby security officers are often the first point of contact for visitors entering the building. They must maintain control of the lobby portal and not allow any unauthorized entries to the facilities. They are expected to manage all inquiries in a professional and courteous manner, follow all security protocols for people and packages entering the building, and maintain the functionality of the lobby desk area.

 

We are seeking a DFSD/Security Officer III position to be based at One Bryant Park ("OBP"). The post is the Fire Command Center/Lobby Desk and the shift/schedule for this position will be:

 

Sunday-Thursday from 12:00am-8:00am

Days Off Friday and Saturday

 

Salary Range (Minimum/Maximum): $30.973 per hour.

 

Responsibilities

• Processing all tenants and visitors entering the building, including:
  • Requesting and checking government issued ID.
  • Searching visitor database to verify visitor pre-registration.
  • Contacting tenants to verify visitors who are not pre-registered.
• Capturing visitor photo, entering visitor information into the access control database, and printing visitor day passes.
• Maintaining printer and computers in lobby area used for visitor access processing.
• Directing visitors carrying large packages or items to the loading dock or other appropriate area for x-ray scanning.
• Checking packages that are being removed from the premises and ensuring proper documentation is provided.
• Monitoring Class E fire command station. 
• Making announcements over public address system.
• Assisting in conducting fire drills.

 

Qualifications

Must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable state, county and municipal licensing requirements for Security Officers including but not limited to:

• • • Current New York State Security Guard License required
    • Current FSD Certification to assist Life Safety functions F/89 or current Z/50 and able to pass certification for F/89 within two test attempts
    • Current AED/CPR/First Aid Certification
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to follow specified security protocols
  • Must have a technical aptitude and willingness to learn how to perform security screening procedure and use required equipment
  • Must be able to read, comprehend and comply with regulations, correspondence as well as complete forms and reports as required;
  • Should have prior knowledge of or willing to learn security related software applications
  • Must be able to meet and continue to meet requirements for specific skills, certifications or authorizations specified for the assigned account.
  • Understanding of security operations.
  • Possess good oral and written communications skills.
  • Strong customer service and service delivery orientation.
  • Ability to interact effectively at various social levels and across diverse cultures.
  • Ability to take initiative and achieve results.
  • Ability to carry out multiple assignments concurrently.
  • Ability to adapt to changes in the external environment and organization.
  • Professional customer service and courteous communication skills
  • Ability to troubleshoot and escalate discrepancies for resolution

EEOC

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran

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