Location: Albany, NY Category: Facilities Posted On: Wed Jan 15 2025 Job Description: The Security Officer position at the Albany Nanotech Complex (a 24/7 operation) provides communications, desk and roving security patrol duty functions, and access control in maintenance of safety and security. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: + Maintain a professional and welcoming atmosphere for visitors and the sites community. + Ensure that security patrol and communication functions are performed in maintenance of site security and safety. + Monitoring and operation of computerized security and life-safety systems to include alarms pertaining to fire, toxic gas, building management, access control, and the security camera systems. + Makes appropriate notification of emergency response agencies (fire, police, ambulance, etc.) and facility resources given information received. + Assist emergency response personnel to and at the incident scene as directed + Coordinates emergency and business related telephone, radio, and pager communications, + Provides the documentation of incidents, ensures for appropriate visitor services to include entry processing, + Document patrols performed, unusual events and circumstances, requests for service and prepare reports per procedure. + Safely monitor vehicular traffic entering the site. + Assign, distribute, and account for facility equipment. + Handle and process sensitive documents, equipment and information with confidentiality. + Work additional hours as may be required of the position. + Other reasonable duties as assigned. Job Requirements: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS The successful candidate is a fully competent security officer experienced in all aspects of the assignment and capable of independent and group functioning. + Be at least 18 years of age with provisions that the candidate must be able to perform the duties of the position. + High School diploma required. + A current New York State security officer certification is preferred, but a contingent offer can be made with the requirement that a New York State security officer certification is obtained before start date. + For details on obtaining New York security certification click here. https://dos.ny.gov/security-guard + Fees will be reimbursed after 6 months of employment. + Possess and maintain driver's license. + Must possess color vision and ability to hear. + Possess excellent people skills/customer focus and a commitment to team work, an ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments, demonstrate initiative and be adaptable to change. + Must be capable of walking, running, standing, climbing, reaching, sitting, bending, and pushing/pulling, completing repetitive motions, capable of lifting 50 lbs. + This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background investigation; this position may require annual background investigations. Additional Information: SALARY AND BENEFITS + $22.00/hour starting salary + 15% shift differential paid from 7PM to 7AM + Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance + Employer Paid Retirement Benefits + Generous Paid Time Off + 13 paid Holidays + Night Shift 11PM to 730AM Location: 257 Fuller Rd, Albany NY 12203