Requisition Number: 2023-05-08000-0169-001
Job Title: Security Officer
City: New York
State: NY
Shift: Monday - Friday, 4 PM - 12 AM
Hours: 35
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is one of the world’s leading international law firms. The Firm was established in 1884 and has more than 1,000 lawyers. Headquartered in New York with offices in Beijing, Brussels, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Palo Alto, São Paulo, Tokyo and Washington, D.C., the Firm provides coordinated legal advice and transactional capability to clients around the globe. Cross-border finance, banking and bank regulation, mergers and acquisitions, securities issuance and regulation, project and asset based finance, real estate, asset management, joint ventures, taxation, litigation and dispute resolution are important aspects of the Firm’s practice.
The Security Officer is responsible for maintaining a safe working environment for Firm Partners, employees, clients, guests and vendors. This role monitors and authorizes all incoming and outgoing traffic to protect persons and property against theft and vandalism at all times.
Responsibilities/Duties
Hold one of three standing posts to authorize entry of all persons, escort and monitor, as necessary, clients, visitors and vendors to ensure access control and confidentiality of information
Patrol locations to ensure safety of all persons on Firm premises and protect property from theft and vandalism
Monitor surveillance systems and C-Cure System to answer alarms, open doors, investigate disturbances , view/print door activity reports upon request, print ID cards, activate and deactivate cards; retrieve recorded footage, store and save data
Prepare reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, suspicion of theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences
Provide accurate and neat activity logs at the end of each tour of duty
Perform emergency response; coordinate with police, fire department and ambulatory services in cases of emergency
Provide phone and administrative support to other operational departments; read and respond to incoming emails, faxes, taxi requests and department requests
Answer phones and reply to messages quickly and accurately, providing only non-confidential information
Handle reservations for conference rooms and report required cleaning and repairs to ensure rooms are prepared for use; deliver meals, packages, faxes and printed copies to conference rooms as needed
Escort employees to pick up special requests for supplies and document items taken for department manager
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Skills
Demonstrated professionalism, honesty, dependability, and vigilance
Excellent observation skills and attention to detail
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to effectively and calmly resolve problems and respond to emergency situations
Ability to perform visual recognition of Firm attorneys and employees
Ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing; strong command of the English language
Ability to take and follow through on direction given by Manager/Supervisor
Basic math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
Basic computer and keyboarding skills; proficiency in MS Outlook, Word and Excel preferred
Familiarity with standard office equipment: copier, scanner, fax, etc.
Preferred Skills
Experience in corporate security, military or police department a plus
Ability to speak a second language is preferred
Knowledge of C-Cure and security software preferred
Required Experience
2 to 5 years of corporate security experience required
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
Valid New York State Security License required
Preferred Qualifications
Some college preferred
Details
Salary Information
The estimated base salary range for this position is $43k to $48k at the time of posting. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is non-exempt meaning that it is overtime pay eligible.
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The Firm prohibits discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, protected veteran’s status or any other legally protected status. “Gender” includes actual or perceived sex, a person’s gender identity, self-image, appearance, behavior or expression, whether or not that gender identity, self-image, appearance, behavior or expression is different from that traditionally associated with the legal sex assigned to that person at birth. This Policy pertains to every aspect of an individual’s relationship with the Firm, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.