Public Safety Officer
Job Description
Located on Manhattan’s West Side, the Javits Center is the busiest convention center in theUnited States, hosting a variety of events that support New York’s hotel, restaurant, tourism,and transportation industries. Designed by I.M. Pei & Partners, the iconic venue opened in1986 and has since become New York’s primary venue for large conventions, trade shows andspecial events, attracting millions of visitors from around the world each year. These largescale events generate more than $2 billion in annual economic activity for New York City andNew York State and support as many as 18,000 jobs in and around the facility. Operated by theNew York Convention Center Operating Corporation (NYCCOC), the Javits Center has 760,000square feet of total exhibition space, 102 meeting rooms and four banquet halls, as well as arange of technology services, including Wi-Fi access.Position Summary: A Public Safety Officer is responsible for the protection of the facilities,equipment, supplies, employees, guests, clients, and visitors of the Javits Center. This position isresponsible for adhering to and enforcing all security policies and procedures. The Officer is tobe pro-active in threat identification and risk mitigation.
Responsibilities
Provide exceptional level of client and/or guest hospitality at all times and understandthat they represent the Center in how they conduct themselves• Enforce all building rules and security procedures to all staff, visitors, and vendors• Maintain security coverage and visibility within a dedicated area or post assignment• Monitor building activity for compliance with and enforcement of established safety andsecurity policies and procedures• Routinely inspect fire extinguishers and AED units for functionality and certification• Admit or prohibits personnel, vehicles and visitors per employer’s or customer's needs• Provide perimeter security during non-show times or when required by Employer• Routinely inspect doors and other entry ways to ensure doors are locked when required.
Anticipate, identify, prevent, and otherwise take appropriate measures to protectagainst criminal activity or behaviors contrary to established building rules or securityprocedures• Assist in the evacuation of the building during fire drills or emergency situations• Act as a complainant on behalf of the Employer in matters before criminal andadministrative tribunals• Other responsibilities as required by the Employer
Job Requirements
Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and any additional vaccinations againstCOVID-19 as recommended by health officials during your employment• Must work full-time onsite at the Javits Center• Must be punctual and have ability to work flexible hours (including weekends andholidays, as dictated by business needs)• 3 years of progressive security experience required• High school diploma or GED• Effective written and verbal communication skills• NYS Security Guard Registration required FDNY Certificate of Fitness for Indoor Place ofAssembly Safety Personnel (F-03)• First Aid certification as required by Employer• Ability to meet all other training, certification, licensing, and other requirementsdeemed necessary by the Employer and/or required by the Collective BargainingAgreement applicable to this position.• NY State Security Guard License
