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Security Officer (Astoria, US) @ NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY

Astoria, USOnsiteFull-time
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<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Summary</b></H2> </div><div><p>Involves developing, implementing, and monitoring environmental and safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, and to ensure a safe and sustainable workplace.</p> <p>Monitors work sites, surveillance, inspections, and security enforcement for NYPA. Ensures distribution and monitoring of materials and equipment requirements are followed, along with guidelines and instructions to minimize employee risk on site. Ensure security and access procedures are followed.</p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Responsibilities</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Control entrance-exit to the facility, on a daily basis, log entries and exits of personnel and vehicles into the facility of employees, delivery personnel and visitors. Coordinate daily situations with all departments at the facility when appropriate. Conduct patrols of ground and Plant in accordance with departmental guidelines</li> <li>Conduct searches of personnel and access vehicles to detect the presence of firearms, explosives, incendiary devices, or other items which could be used for industrial sabotage.</li> <li>Inspect fire extinguishers, spill kits, hose cabinets, standpipes, lube oil storage lockers, fire suppression units, eye wash stations and related firefighting/protection equipment on a monthly basis to ensure operability.</li> <li>Participate in quarterly drills dealing with safety, security, and fire emergency situations.</li> <li>Document investigative/inspections findings dealing with security, safety and fire protection deficiencies, including pool vehicles, hearing protection, fall protection equipment and post indicator valves.</li> <li>Command post details utilizing CCTV with cameras, dispatch, and report to supervision. </li> <li>Observe and control unattended access points supplemented by closed circuit television, where applicable.</li> </ul> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Exercise good judgment in implementing instructions, and mental alertness.</li> <li>Good written and verbal communication.</li> <li>Has basic job knowledge of systems and procedures.</li> <li>May have specialized skill training.</li> <li>Typically recognized as an established and productive support or technical contributor.<br> </li> </ul> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Education, Experience and Certifications</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>High school diploma, GED certificate required.</li> <li>May require certifications and licensures needed to meet Energy industry, federal, state, or local regulations.</li> <li>Minimum 2 years of military experience and/or civilian industrial security/safety programs in security, safety, or fire protection.</li> <li>Acquire/maintain NY State Security Guard License in accordance with Security Guard Act of 1992.</li> <li>Certified by American Red Cross for administration of First Aid and CPR.</li> <li>Maintain annual guard license and certification in accordance with NY State Security Guard Act.</li> </ul> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Physical Requirements</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Up to 10% travel within NY State and to external states and localities based on business need.</li> </ul> </div></div></div><p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is $52,240 - $78,360. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span><span>The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.</span></span></span> <br> <br> <span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span><span>NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email </span></span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span><a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span><span><span style="text-decoration:none">[email protected]</span></span></span></span></a></span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span><span>.</span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></p>

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