Rate of Pay per CBA: 26.42 per hour

The Security Guard is responsible to protect the Met’s property, assets, and personnel.

Primary Responsibilities

Patrolling and monitoring activities on the company’s premises regularly to ensure the environment is safe and secure
Controlling the entrance and departure of employees, visitors and audience members
Monitoring surveillance cameras to watch out for any disruptions or unlawful activities
Performing CPR or first aid when needed

Qualifications: The Ideal Candidate:

Education, Licenses and Certifications Required:
Must be a NYS Licensed Security Officer and maintain license.
Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
Must hold current or be capable of obtaining within 30 days of hire FDNY Certificates of Fitness: F-03 Indoor Place of Assembly; F-04 Outdoor Place of Assembly assigned to Met Opera, and maintain license.
Prior security or law enforcement experience preferred.

Skills and Qualifications

Ability to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors
Ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively
Ability to identify critical issues quickly and accurately
Attention to detail

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift, push, and pull a minimum of 50 lbs. regularly, which includes lifting, pushing, and/or pulling equipment.
Must be able to stand and walk for consecutive hours.
Must be able to work outdoors.

Hours/Holidays/Workdays

Required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evening and or overnight shifts as scheduled.
May be required to work legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts. The Security Guard is an essential position and must be available for all emergencies in all weather conditions, as well as during disaster situations, ie. before, during or after a disaster.
The Security Guard may be required to stay after workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives.

The Metropolitan Opera is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and existing employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship status, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

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