Security Specialist jobs in Queens Village, NY

Cargo Physical Security Specialist Aviation Security Company

JFK International Airport

Jamaica, NY

$23.00 per hour

Top Reasons Why You Want to Work for Global Security Consulting as a Cargo Physical Security Specialist:

• We are the premiere boutique Specialized Security company, and leaders in our industry
• Employee engagement, ongoing training, and opportunities for advancement
• Working for Global Security Associates is an exciting and ever-changing environment
• Perform a variety of high-level security functions for international clients

Who will you be working with:

A diverse group of ambitious professionals that aspire to be leaders in their industry.

Responsibilities

This is a per diem/on call position. Schedules will vary, and hours offered will be based on availability and willingness to take assignments.

Daytime Availability Needed: 1000h-2200h

Overnight Availability Needed: 2200h-0700h

Essential Functions: Cargo Physical Security Specialists will be expected to handle moderately complex security functions while operating without direct supervision, utilizing training and previous law enforcement, military, or supervisory private security experience. Primary security functions for accepted applicants who complete required position specific training include, but are not limited to:

Specialized Cargo Security

Site and Asset Inspections

Security Staff Coordination

Unarmed Physical Security

Staff in the Special Operations Department are subject to working in all environments, with a variety of clients, stress situations for complex projects which demand analytical skills, logical reasoning, and excellent communication skills as a part of the security infrastructure in the above cited contracts. All personnel are involved in multi-level aspects with all clients.

Qualifications/Requirements

This position requires you to obtain Airport Badging and The Department of Homeland Security requires an extensive background check to obtain badging which include 10-year verifiable background check, including criminal, employment, credit, education, and personal references. Applicants must be able to pass a Security Threat Assessment as administered by the Transportation Security Administration. Federal regulations specify U.S. Citizenship, naturalized or birthright as an eligibility requirement to participate in mandatory position specific training.

Additional requirements

• Three years experience in a supervisory capacity
• Five years experience in Law Enforcement, Military, and or Private Security/Government Contract
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must have a valid State Security License
• Ability to effectively speak, write, and understand the English language
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Must be able to pass all initial and recurrent training classes, exams, and inspections as administered in accordance with federally regulated mandates and corporate policy Must have access to reliable transportation
• Must have clean driving record
• Must be willing and able to participate, with negative results at all times, in pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing
• No history of ever failing an FAA Drug or Alcohol test
• Previous Air Cargo experience is a plus but not required

Language Skills: English Proficiency required (reading, writing, and speaking)

Physical/Environmental Requirements:

Work is performed in a combination of indoor/outdoor environments, and involves exposure to noise, chemical, and other contaminants, moving mechanical hazards, and extremes of temperature and weather conditions. Must have sufficient visual acuity, with or without corrective lenses; sufficient auditory ability, with or without audio logical devices; able to tolerate exposure to noise levels up to 120 decibels; capable of being on one’s feet for extended periods of time and lifting 50 pounds unassisted.

With or without reasonable accommodation, the physical and cognitive requirements of this job may include the following: seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly. Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Frequent sitting, standing, and walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines possibly on uneven terrain.

Global provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.