Security Officer

NY Creates is a leading research and development hub as well as a commercialization facilitator in advanced digital, analog, and power technologies. 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. 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 clic