Part-time Security Guard

The New World Symphony (NWS) is a laboratory for generating new ideas about the way music is taught, presented, and experienced. Under the direction of Artistic Director Stéphane Denève, its unique fellowship program trains music school graduates for leadership roles in the field of classical music. Artistic excellence, connection to audiences, engaging communities and entrepreneurial activities are pillars of the experiential curriculum. NWS pursues its work in New World Center (NWC), a Frank Gehry-designed campus that is uniquely suited to embrace the digital future, for education and artistic expression. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain the safety and security of the New World Symphony’s property, employees, Fellows and guests by ensuring adherence to established policies, procedures and applicable legal requirements
• Maintain assigned position(s) during events
• Ensure clear, safe and secure entrance to doors, elevators, and fire exits to allow appropriate egress procedures to be followed
• Respond to emergencies, disturbances or any other irregular situations in the building by notifying the appropriate staff and police officer(s) on duty during events
• Complete incident reports by obtaining and accurately recording detailed information about occurrences, including a list of witnesses and their contact information
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have or be willing to obtain a State of Florida Class “D” Security License
• CPR and first-aid training preferred
• A minimum of one (1) year of related experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate effectively and interact positively with a variety of personalities
• Ability to remain calm and focused during emergency situations
• Possess excellent skills of observation, awareness and attention to detail

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop and kneel for prolonged periods of times
• Ability to climb stairs
• Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds

EEO STATEMENT: The New World Symphony is an equal opportunity employer. The New World Symphony prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, genetics, disability status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.