Overview

About the Part Time Public Safety Officer Role: 

BRIC seeks a full time Public Safety Officer to oversee safety and enforce rules in BRIC House, with a focus on the public lobby and Media Center. 

What You’ll Do in the Role:

The full time Public Safety Officer will be responsible for the following in addition to any other project as assigned by their manager, the Senior Public Safety Officer:

  • Observe and patrol the facility, including the lobby, media center, outside perimeter, and offices.
  • Use camera surveillance to monitor building activity and “access control system” to activate/deactivate the building alarm, operate doors and other functions.
  •  Monitor the activity of visitors to the building and enforce building rules with firmness and tact.
  • Respond to any complaints or suspicious activity; assist in investigations and follow-up.
  •  Perform safety inspections.
  • Respond to emergency situations including fire alarms, elevator emergencies and 9-1-1 calls for sick or injured visitors.
  • Record activity in a security log and prepare incident reports.
  •  Communicate regularly with the Operations Team including the Senior public Safety Officer and Operations Manager; report any unsafe conditions, incidents or building issues.
  • Serve as building Fire Guard for public events.
  • Assist in responding to inquiries from visitors.
  • Perform other duties included in the Public Safety Officer Manual or assigned by the Director of Operations.

You’ll Bring these Skills and Strengths to the Role:

  • Mission & Values Alignment: A passion for BRIC’s support of the arts in Brooklyn and a deep commitment to building community, igniting learning and making change through the arts and creativity.
  • Commitment to Equity & Inclusion: Desire to operationalize equity within the Operations function.
  • Qualifications and Experience:
  • High School Diploma (Bachelor’s Degree a plus).
  • Three years of experience in security and/or face-to-face customer service.
  • Valid NYS Security Officer License (or willing to obtain this before start date).
  • Excellent customer service skills and ability to enforce rules.
  • Certificate of Fitness F-01 and F-03 will be required upon hire.
  • Communications: Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills. 
  • Organization & Time Management: Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks across competing deadlines, and be proactive.