About the Role
Ensures a secure and safe environment for GIA personnel, students, and the public by performing security duties.
Responsibilities
- Represents GIA as a professional security representative to employees, students, and visitors.
- Monitors and ensures 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.
- 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 during emergencies.
- Responds to emergency situations on campus and 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.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 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.
- Must have New York Guard card at time of hire and renew as appropriate.
- Must have First Aid certification card at time of hire and renew as appropriate.
- Must have Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification card at time of hire and renew as appropriate.
- Must have Automated External Defibrillation (AED) certification card at time of hire and renew as appropriate.
- 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.
- Occasionally required to taste or smell.
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- May be required to travel using commercial transportation resources.
Skills
- Prior security console and/or access control use preferred.
- Prior related security experience preferred.
Location
- Mid-town Manhattan, New York
Work Type
- Onsite
- Full-time
Experience Level
- One to three months related experience and/or training
Education Level
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Salary/Compensations
- $22.50 per hour
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, vision and matching 401-K plans (no vesting required)
- Paid vacation, sick and holidays
- Tuition assistance
- Commuter benefits
About the Company
- GIA is the world’s foremost authority in gemology.
- GIA is a global organization with headquarters located in Carlsbad, CA.
- GIA offers many competitive health and commuter benefits that promote the well-being of its employees as well as that of the environment.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- An Equal Opportunity Employer
- All employment decisions are made without regard to unlawful considerations of race, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
- Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
