Security Guard

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Los Angeles - Burbank, CA 91505Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: Not SpecifiedSalary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: AnyJob Category: EducationPOSITION SUMMARY:
Security Guards assist our management with the daily functions of the Security department to ensure protection of assets, employees, guests and property. The Security Guard reports directly to the Director of Security to ensure campus safety. This position will focus on ensuring guest and employee satisfaction while achieving the operating budget.

Requirement: Must have open availability and be able to work various days and hours, including swing shift hours 6 days per week. 

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following responsibilities are general duties that a particular employee in this position may or may not be required to perform. The day-to-day duties required of this position may vary.

Provide quality service in protecting, safeguarding and securing the students, personnel, NYFA assets and all visitors
Provide continuous physical and electronic monitoring of campus property including security inspections of all doors, windows, gates through regular and random walking patrols of the campus
Serve as an active member of the school security team
Monitor secondary egress doors as needed for events
Maintain a security log of all incidents occurring during each shift
Monitor and resolve actions by visitors, students, staff that could cause injury or loss to NYFA or members of the academy community
Monitor traffic flow and adherence to NYFA parking procedures during and after school hours
Provide a visible presence during special events
Provide assistance to employees, students and visitors when needed
When requested, escort employees who have worked late into the evening to their vehicles to ensure their safety
Maintain a strong working knowledge of the NYFA security requirements and safety practices
Report any safety concerns to the Director of Security so that repairs can be done immediately
Respond to all alarms
Assist the Director of Security in the recommendation, development and implementation of improvements to safety and security procedures, equipment and systems
Maintain contact with Security Department and NYFA staff via cell phone or 2-way radio on matters of school safety and security
Perform clerical functions incidental to security
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Security, Director of Operations or the Dean of NYFA LA

 
QualificationsKNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES:

Experience in security enforcement with a strong working knowledge of safety practices in a school environment
Outstanding interpersonal skills with a strong customer service focus (internal and external)
Strong written and oral communication skills with an ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders of the school
Accessible, approachable and welcoming, managing confidential situations with discretion, respect and sensitivity
Highly ethical and confidential team player
Able to exercise independence and sound judgment in decision making
High energy, self-starter with ability to successfully prioritize and multi-task in an atmosphere in which time sensitive deadlines and interruptions are the norm
Able to stand and walk for long periods of time
Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION:

Possession of valid California BSIS Guard Card
High School graduate or equivalent required
2 years of prior security experience
Security Guard Card required

REPRESENTATIVE MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND/OR SOFTWARE USED:
The following machines, tools, equipment and / or software are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position. Actual machines, tools, equipment and/ or software used will vary.

Occasional overtime

ENVIRONMENTAL / ATMOSPHERIC WORKING CONDITIONS:
The following environmental / atmospheric working conditions are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position. The actual working conditions will vary.

Higher Education environment

New York Film Academy (NYFA) is an equal opportunity employer. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.