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About the Role
The Security Officer is responsible for the security and safety of Newsday’s employees, visitors, and assets, acting as the first line of defense in a comprehensive security protection plan to mitigate daily threats and risks.
Responsibilities
- Patrol facilities and parking areas to prevent and detect intrusion and ensure critical areas are secure.
- Perform fixed post duties to provide security, preserve order, and protect property.
- Respond to alarms, incidents, and other occurrences.
- Report equipment malfunctions or required repairs to senior staff.
- Inspect access system components for proper operation and integrity.
- Track incident reports.
- Maintain knowledge of crisis management plans and communication escalation protocols.
- Respond to alarms and dispatched calls, taking appropriate action based on the situation.
- Make critical decisions during serious medical emergencies, fires, evacuations, hazardous materials incidents, and workplace violence disputes.
- Locate sick or injured persons and provide immediate first aid if appropriate.
- Inspect and maintain inventories of medical equipment and materials.
- Implement incident command protocols during high-level incidents.
- Coordinate with law enforcement, Fire Department, EMS, and other agencies during emergencies.
- Conduct initial investigations and determine the need for further action.
- Gather and preserve evidence to reconstruct incident scenes.
- Write reports of incidents, irregularities, property damage, theft, or unusual occurrences.
- Enter reports into the case management system and assign for follow-up.
- Act as a liaison among departments and maintain contact with all management levels.
- Attend required training sessions on security-related subjects.
Requirements
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Three years of law enforcement/Military experience preferred.
- Must be a registered NYS Certified Security Officer.
- Must possess and maintain certifications in CPR, AED, and First Aid.
- Certified Emergency Medical Technician preferred.
- Must have excellent judgment and problem-solving abilities.
- Must be able to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions to problems.
- Must have excellent listening skills.
- Must demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
- Must have strong written and verbal skills.
- Must have current working knowledge of Emergency Response procedures.
- Must be able and willing to work a flexible and varied schedule, including rotating shifts, extended hours, weekends, holidays, and late evenings.
- Must be adaptable and able to work in various locations as assigned.
- Must be able to work under extreme pressure and make command decisions during emergency situations.
- Must have a valid New York driver’s license to operate a company vehicle.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Requires sitting, walking, or standing for extended periods up to an entire shift.
- Position includes bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, manual dexterity, grasping, seeing, conversing, hearing, and repetitive motions.
- Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently.
- Requires the ability to read a variety of labels, files, manuals, and informational documentation.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Must have reliable means of transportation.
- May be required to operate a company vehicle.
- Requires the ability to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work and make general observations of facilities or structures.
Skills
- Situational Awareness
- Crisis Management
- Investigation/Incident Reporting
- Customer Service
- Training
- Problem-solving
- Listening
- Communication (Written and Verbal)
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Adaptability
- Working under pressure
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Location
- Various locations as assigned
Work Type
- Full-time
- Flexible schedule
- Rotating shifts
- Extended hours
- Weekends
- Holidays
- Late evenings
Experience Level
- Three years of law enforcement/Military experience preferred
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
- NYS Certified Security Officer
- CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications
- Certified Emergency Medical Technician preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $23.26 per hour
About the Company
- Newsday Media Group is an equal opportunity employer.
Equal Opportunity
- Applicants and incumbents are selected, placed, trained, compensated and promoted without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, or disability or other classifications protected by applicable law.
- Newsday Media Group provides a reasonable accommodation for applicants/incumbents with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources if you require a reasonable accommodation.