Security Officer

About NY Creates

NY Creates serves as a bridge for advanced electronics, leads projects that advance R&D in emerging technologies, and generates the jobs of tomorrow. NY Creates also runs some of the most advanced facilities in the world, boasts more than 3,000 industry experts and faculty, and manages public and private investments of more than $25 billion - placing it at the global epicenter of high-tech innovation and commercialization.

The Security Officer position at the Albany Nanotech Complex (a 24/7 operation) provides communications, desk and roving security patrol duty functions, and access control in maintenance of safety and security.

• Maintain a professional and welcoming atmosphere for visitors and the site’s community.
• Ensure that security patrol and communication functions are performed in maintenance of site security and safety.
• Monitor and operate computerized security and life‑safety systems to include alarms pertaining to fire, toxic gas, building management, access control, and the security camera systems.
• Make appropriate notification of emergency response agencies (fire, police, ambulance, etc.) and facility resources given information received.
• Assist emergency response personnel at the incident scene as directed.
• Coordinate emergency and business related telephone, radio, and pager communications.
• Provide documentation of incidents, ensuring appropriate visitor services to include entry processing.
• Document patrols performed, unusual events and circumstances, requests for service, and prepare reports per procedure.
• Safely monitor vehicular traffic entering the site.
• Assign, distribute, and account for facility equipment.
• Handle and process sensitive documents, equipment and information with confidentiality.
• Work additional hours as may be required of the position.
• Other reasonable duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Be at least 18 years of age with the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• High School diploma required.
• A current New York State security officer certification is preferred; a contingent offer can be made with the requirement that certification is obtained before the start date. For details on obtaining New York security certification please .
• Fees will be reimbursed after 6 months of employment.
• Possess and maintain a driver’s license.
• Must possess color vision and the ability to hear.
• Possess excellent people skills/customer focus and a commitment to teamwork; an ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments, demonstrate initiative and be adaptable to change.
• Must be capable of walking, running, standing, climbing, reaching, sitting, bending, and pushing/pulling; capable of lifting 50 lbs.
• This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background investigation; it may require annual background investigations.

• Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Competitive Pay and PTO
• Flexible Health Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• Basic / Optional Life Insurance
• Post‑Retirement Health Insurance
• Employer contribution of 7% of earnings to a Basic Retirement plan after meeting one year of service.
• Optional employee contributed retirement account

257 Fuller Road, Albany, NY 12203

$22 to $25 an hour. The posted rate is dependent on experience and education.

NOTE:

Some positions require access to export‑controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, or restricted programs where U.S. Government authorization may be required. For positions requiring such access, offers of employment are contingent upon the employer being able to obtain the necessary authorization, including, if required, an export license from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security, the U.S. Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, or other government agencies.

The decision to pursue an export license application is at The Research Foundation for SUNY’s sole discretion. Proof of status may be required prior to employment in connection with necessary authorizations.

Employment is with the Research Foundation for SUNY. The Research Foundation is an Equal…