Security Guard

Bank Street College of Education

610 West 112 Street, New York NY 10025

Position Vacancy - Security Guard (full time)

Responsibilities

The security guard protects Bank Street College personnel and facilities against hazards of fire, accidents and vandalism; maintains law and order, and enforces all regulations, including those in the Fire Evacuation and Emergency Action Plans. In this role, the Security Guard also performs the following duties:

• Protects the building structure and grounds to which they are assigned, including the contents, occupants and visitors; by patrolling and monitoring CCTV (security surveillance cameras), including the contents, occupants, and visitors.
• Patrols as assigned and seeks out and takes preventive action against existing hazards or conditions which may cause injury, damage or intervene with the usual operation, and reports same immediately;
• Guides visitors in a courteous manner and assists as directed;
• Assists ill or injured persons in obtaining care and treatment, and reports such events immediately by radio or telephone and on proper report forms;
• Maintains order on post and makes requests for necessary assistance from law enforcement agencies.
• Performs clerical duties as needed and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent required.
• Prior satisfactory work experience in law enforcement or security preferred.
• Ability to write legible reports, use portable radio, and use judgment that is sound and proper to cope with any emergency situation.
• New York State Division of License Services eight hour mandated Certificate of Training required.

Start Date: January 5, 2027

Salary Range: $35,000 - $50,000 annually (based on qualifications)

Represented by: DC-37 Union

Please apply online and address cover letter and resume to:

Carlos Esquivel

Director of Facilities

Bank Street is a leader in education, a pioneer in improving the quality of classroom practice, and a national advocate for children and their families.

Since its beginnings in 1916, Bank Street has been at the forefront of understanding how children learn and grow. From early childhood centers and schools to hospitals and museums, Bank Street has built a national reputation on the simple fact that our graduates know how to do the work that is right for children.

At Bank Street's Graduate School of Education, students are trained in a model that combines the study of human development, learning theory, and sustained clinical placement to promote significant development as a teacher prior to graduation. Our children's programs-Bank Street School for Children, Family Center, Bank Street Head Start, and Liberty LEADS-foster children's development in the broadest sense by providing diverse opportunities for social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. The Bank Street Education Center disrupts inequity through system-level change to help design better educational experiences for both children and adults. The College further supports and influences positive outcomes for children every day through professional development programs, research projects, and other key efforts engaging educators, intermediary organizations, and government officials at the district, state, and federal levels.