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About Us:IAC builds companies. We are guided by curiosity, a questioning of the status quo, & a desire to invent or acquire new products & brands. From the single seed that started as IAC over two decades ago have emerged 11 public companies & generations of exceptional leaders. We will always evolve, but our basic principle of financially-disciplined opportunism will never change. IAC today operates Dotdash Meredith & Care.com, among many others, & also has majority ownership of Angi Inc, which includes HomeAdvisor Powered by Angi & Handy. The company is headquartered in New York City & has business operations & satellite offices worldwide. Company Benefits & Perks:
- Generous paid time off programs for flexible vacations
- 16 hours of volunteer time off yearly for community service
- Industry-leading 401k plan with 10% dollar-for-dollar company match
- Employer-sponsored medical, dental, & vision insurance
- $5,000 yearly tuition reimbursement for continuing education
- Pre-tax commuter benefits through WageWorks
- A vibrant office building in Chelsea with a well-stocked snack bar
The Opportunity:Title: Armed Security Specialist Location: New York, NY Reporting to: Manager, Security & Crisis Management Hourly Rate: $34 - $36/hr Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 7 am to 3 pm OR Mon-Fri, 3 to 11 pm
This is a full-time staff position & includes IAC's medical, dental, vision insurance, & 401(k) benefits.
The Security Specialist position is of key importance to the success of IAC as this is the first impression guests, clients, & potential clients have of the company. It is therefore imperative that a professional & courteous manner is always extended to all those who visit or call our facilities.
Responsibilities:In keeping with the professional atmosphere of the office, the Security Specialist is responsible for the physical security & protection of people on the grounds of the IAC building. Other responsibilities include:
- Provide security services ensuring the safety of employees & the security of workspaces & critical infrastructure.
- Enforce & adhere to all IAC security policies, procedures, rules, & regulations.
- Ability to handle public interaction with disorderly or disruptive people.
- Write detailed narrative reports & maintain daily activity reports.
- Respond to incidents & emergency situations requiring security assistance, ensuring appropriate action is taken by staff, appropriate parties were notified, & After-Action Reports are completed.
- Operate Fire Safety Command Station to make announcements & acknowledge alarms.
- Be able to operate an active & demanding switchboard when needed.
- Greet & tend to all guests, messengers, & delivery services in a highly professional manner.
- Assist security staff on nights, weekends, & 3rd party special events if needed.
- Strong organizational skills, with an attention to detail & the ability to handle multiple tasks & prioritize.
- Complying with all procedures, rules, & regulations set forth by the Department head.
Qualifications:
- Experience in Law Enforcement, Executive Protection, or Military preferred.
- Previous Corporate Security or similar experience is a plus.
- Candidate must own their own firearm (approved by Security management).
- Must have & maintain a valid NYPD carry guard or approved concealed weapon permit for NYC.
- Must possess a valid NYS Armed Guard Security License.
- Must possess a valid 8-hour annual Firearms Training Course certificate.
- Prior Fire Life Safety Director (F89) experience is a plus.
- Must be willing to acquire FDNY Certificate of Fitness (F01, F03, F89) & First Aid/CPR certifications.
- Must be available to work a regular schedule, which may include daytime and/or nighttime shifts, plus overtime on an as-needed basis.
- A pleasant & positive attitude with a professional demeanor.
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
- Must be adept at interacting with all levels of an organization, from administrative to senior executive staff.
- Computer literacy in MS Office, Word, & Email.
- Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- As a condition of continued employment, the employee must maintain the current active status of all required licenses & must carry the license at all times while on duty.
- The candidate must pass the pre-screening process including a background investigation.
Any training, licenses, & certifications will be 100% compensated.
Essential Physical & Mental Functions:
- Read, understand & clearly speak English; constantly use speech & hearing (correctable to normal level required) in communicating with public/co-workers, giving & receiving instructions, using phones.
- Stand or walk constantly during 3rd party events when needed.
- Occasionally bend/twist at waist/knees/neck to perform various duties.
- Constant use of both hands & arms in reaching/handling/grasping/fingering while using the phone, notepad, writing reports, & other administrative tasks.
- Constant use of eyes (correctable vision to normal level required) to observe, read, interact with public & co-workers, view security monitors; including hand/eye coordination.
- Work in various environments including adverse outdoor conditions such as cold, rain or heat;
- Constant mental alertness & attention to detail required while setting priorities & following up on assignments.
- Must be willing to follow the chain of command & established security procedures.
- Must be able to handle the pressure of working with a high-volume general public (ranging from constant to occasional, depending on assignment).
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