Attendant Guard
Brooklyn, NY - USA
Job Summary
Position Title: Attendant Guard
Department: Security
Reports to: SeniorManager of Security & Custodial Services
FLSA Status: Full-time Non-exempt
Grade: Union
Position Description:
Under supervision the attendant guard assumes post attends guards and patrols assigned areas in Brooklyn Botanic Garden and performs related work.
Responsibilities:
- Attend guard and patrol assigned areas in the Garden and on its immediate perimeter.
- Protect displays and display areas from loss or damage due to theft or vandalism and protect the Gardens buildings equipment facilities and grounds in the area of assignment.
- Meet the public school classes and teachers attending Garden instruction programs and advise on location of displays display areas buildings and exhibits.
- Maintain order in assigned area and perform all lawful duties of a security guard as directed by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services.
- Operate a security vehicle as required.
- Perform fire safety duties as directed.
- Perform other related duties or special projects as directed.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED or two years of satisfactory paid experience in custodial protection attendance or related work including responsibility for meeting advising and directing the public
- Ability to pass written exam
- Valid drivers license preferred
- Valid NYS security license
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary Range $41600 - $42071
Brooklyn Botanic Garden considers several factors when determining the appropriate salary to offer a candidate within the listed salary range. These factors include (but are not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position a candidates relevant work experience and education/training prior union/ DC37 experience (for union positions) job skills equity across the institution as well as market and organizational considerations. - BBG offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Health Insurancethat begins the date of hire; employees are offered coverage through the City of New Yorks Office of Labor Relations and can choose from a variety of plans some at no cost to the employee.
- Dental/Vision/Prescription Benefits
- Pre-Tax Benefitsincluding flexible spending dependent care transit/parking accounts
- CIRS Pension/401K/Life Insurance:BBG is a member of the Cultural Institutions Retirement System (CIRS) and offers a pension and 401K plan for eligible employees. Life insurance is provided through CIRS as well.
- Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Offincluding sick time vacation time and 13 annual holidays
- As a 501(c)3 BBG is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer.
- Museum Pass which provides employees the opportunity to enter many museums in New York City for free
- Free Garden admission for employees plus one guest
- Employee discount at BBGs retail and food venues
To be considered for this position please submit an application by clicking Apply below. Applications submitted without a résumé and cover letter will not be considered.
No telephone calls for position inquiries please.Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the online system or who may require a reasonable accommodation during the application process should contact Human Resources at .
Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
About Company
Welcome to Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Stroll 52 acres of plants and flowers displayed in a variety of landscapes and engage with nature programs and special events.