Attendant Guard

Position Title:        Attendant Guard   Department:         Security   Reports to:            Senior Manager of Security & Custodial Services FLSA Status:         Full-time, Non-exempt    Grade:                  Union Position Description: Under supervision, the attendant guard assumes post, attends, guards, and patrols assigned areas in Brooklyn Botanic Garden and performs related work. Responsibilities: * Attend, guard, and patrol assigned areas in the Garden and on its immediate perimeter. * Protect displays and display areas from loss or damage due to theft or vandalism and protect the Garden’s buildings, equipment, facilities, and grounds in the area of assignment. * Meet the public, school classes, and teachers attending Garden instruction programs and advise on location of displays, display areas, buildings, and exhibits. * Maintain order in assigned area and perform all lawful duties of a security guard as directed by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services. * Operate a security vehicle as required.  * Perform fire safety duties as directed. * Perform other related duties or special projects as directed.   Qualifications:   * High school diploma or GED, or two years of satisfactory, paid experience in custodial, protection, attendance, or related work, including responsibility for meeting, advising, and directing the public * Ability to pass written exam * Valid driver’s license preferred * Valid NYS security license Compensation and Benefits   * Salary Range – $41,600 - $42,071 Brooklyn Botanic Garden considers several factors when determining the appropriate salary to offer a candidate within the listed salary range. These factors include (but are not limited to), the scope and responsibilities of the position, a candidate’s relevant work experience and education/training, prior union/ DC37 experience (for union positions), job skills, equity across the institution, as well as market and organizational considerations.   * BBG offers a comprehensive benefits package including:   * Health Insurance that begins the date of hire; employees are offered coverage through the City of New York’s Office of Labor Relations [https://www1.nyc.gov/site/olr/health/summaryofplans/summaryofplanshome.page] and can choose from a variety of plans, some at no cost to the employee. * Dental/Vision/Prescription Benefits * Pre-Tax Benefits including flexible spending, dependent care, transit/parking accounts * CIRS Pension/401K/Life Insurance: BBG is a member of the Cultural Institutions Retirement System (CIRS) [https://cirsplans.org/] and offers a pension and 401K plan for eligible employees. Life insurance is provided through CIRS as well. * Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance * Generous Paid Time Off including sick time, vacation time, and 13 annual holidays   * As a 501(c)3, BBG is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer. * Museum Pass, which provides employees the opportunity to enter many museums in New York City for free * Free Garden admission for employees plus one guest * Employee discount at BBG's retail and food venues   To be considered for this position, please submit an application by clicking Apply below. Applications submitted without a résumé and cover letter will not be considered.   No telephone calls for position inquiries, please. Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the online system, or who may require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, should contact Human Resources at hr@bbg.org [hr@bbg.org].  Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.