About the Role
Under the direct supervision of Building Services staff, the Security Guard serves as the first contact for employees and visitors at DASNY headquarters. This role is responsible for maintaining overall safety and security by patrolling the premises, monitoring video surveillance, inspecting the building, and controlling access points.
Responsibilities
- Perform security duties including identification badge verification, lobby area control, building security system monitoring, and property patrolling.
- Receive visitors, verify identification, issue temporary badges, and enforce access control policies.
- Assist with building safety and security activities through routine monitoring.
- Interact professionally with employees, clients, and visitors, providing assistance and maintaining a security presence.
- Receive incoming deliveries and notify appropriate personnel.
- Log in received bids and coordinate the bid process.
- Type correspondence, memoranda, and incident reports.
- Arrange messenger deliveries and maintain a log of deliveries.
- Ensure compliance with DASNY security policies, Visitor Policy, and other applicable regulations.
- Perform additional duties in emergency situations.
- Undertake special assignments as directed.
- Maintain regular attendance in accordance with DASNY policies.
- Adhere to NYS Information Security Policy Standards.
Requirements
- New York State Department of State (DOS) Security Guard Registration.
- Six months of relevant experience.
- Ability to handle a busy reception area.
- Ability to patrol property in various weather conditions.
- High School diploma or equivalent (preferred).
- Three years experience as a Security Guard or performing relevant guard duties as a police officer, peace officer or military personnel (preferred).
- CPR/AED Certified and physically able to perform CPR and operate the AED (preferred).
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in PC applications including Outlook, Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint.
Location
- Albany, NY
Work Type
- Hourly
- Full Time
Experience Level
- Six months of relevant experience
- Three years experience as a Security Guard or performing relevant guard duties as a police officer, peace officer or military personnel (preferred)
Education Level
- High School diploma or equivalent (preferred)
Salary/Compensations
- $19.36 - $24.94
Benefits
- Choice of several health insurance plans
- Dental & vision insurance
- Membership in the NYS Retirement System
- Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
- 13 vacation days per year
- 13 sick days per year
- 5 days of personal leave per year
- 12 paid holidays per year (plus one float day)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Training & development opportunities
- Limited Work from Home (LWFH) – additional telecommute days according to DASNY’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines (eligibility applies after 6 months of employment)
- Eligibility for Public Services Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF Program)
About the Company
- DASNY provides financing and construction services to public and private universities, not-for-profit healthcare facilities, and other institutions which serve the public good.
