Security Guard

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for.

About the Role

Risks to media organizations have increased substantially over the last few years. If you are a passionate, motivated security officer, the Corporate Security Department is looking for you. We are hiring for security officers to protect the safety of persons and property at our headquarters building. Based in New York City, these officers will report to security supervisors. If you care about the role of the press in our democracy and know how to keep people safe in difficult situations, this is a rare opportunity to work hands-on with us in one of the most active newsrooms in the country.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor the access control, video management, and visitor management systems at the headquarters building. Includes the delivering of employee, contractor, and visitor ID badges upon arrival, and assisting with required access control and Covid screening protocols.
• Work together with partners (e.g. security operations center, building security, building management) to respond to emergency dispatches, incidents and other access control questions and needs.
• Secure the building and personnel by patrolling the premises on prescribed routes and schedules; inspect floors, equipment, doors, and access points; guide pedestrian traffic into and out of the building; permit entry; answer inquiries as to the locations of offices and personnel within the building; provide security for events in the building.
• Prevent losses and damage by reporting irregularities; advise people away from hazards; inform violators of policy and procedures; deny unauthorized persons access to the building or parts thereof; obtain compliance with all building rules, including those as to drinking, loitering and gambling; challenge unauthorized removal of material from the building; deny unauthorized persons the right to park in front of the building or on company property; know the location of sprinkler control valves, and climb ladder to turn them off if necessary.
• Investigate and report fires and other unusual occurrences, and take initial remedial steps. Keep alert for fire hazards, accident hazards and unusual occurrences and "clock" at multiple stations at prescribed times.
• Write and update detailed incident and other reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and monitoring activities, including reporting notable incidents to security leadership.
• Perform the tasks of the Security Concierge position as needed - review IDs and vaccination cards, confirm pre-registration in the visitor management system (VMS), print and provide visitor badges to guests, manually enter visitors into the VMS where necessary, direct visitors to their appropriate floors, assist staff with visitor check-ins, and answer lobby desk phones.
• Maintain stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements.
• Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results.
• Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.

Basic Qualifications:

• New York State Security Guard License.
• At least one year of experience at a comparatively sized company office site.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong technical, written, and observational skills.
• Pass an extensive background screening process.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Trained in basic first aid.

This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.

REQ-019057

The hourly rate of base pay for this role is:

$37.16 - $37.16 USD

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