Part-Time Public Safety Officer

About BRIC: 

BRIC is a leading arts and media institution anchored in the Downtown Brooklyn Arts District  whose work spans contemporary visual, music and performing arts, media, media education and civic engagement action. For over forty years, BRIC has shaped Brooklyn’s cultural and media landscape by presenting and incubating artists, creators, students, and media makers. As a creative catalyst for their community, BRIC ignites learning in people of all ages and centralizes diverse voices that take risks and drive culture forward. BRIC builds Brooklyn’s creative future.

About the Part Time Public Safety Officer Role: 

BRIC seeks a part time Public Safety Officer to oversee safety and enforce rules in BRIC House, with a focus on the public lobby and Media Center. In addition, the Public Safety Officer will act as security for select BRIC House events, including film screenings, gallery openings, concerts, and galas.

What You’ll Do in the Role:

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

House Security

• 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.
• Log daily activities in report and disseminate via email at the end of the shift
•  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 Director of Operations; 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 Operations Manager, Audience.
  
  

Event Security

• Observe and patrol designated event area
• Assist with crowd control and line management
• Monitor space capacity
• Answer any guest questions about event
• Assist with guest wayfinding

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. 

Other Things to Know:

• Compensation: $15/hour house security; $17/hour event security.
• Status and location: This is a part-time role based in our Brooklyn office, 15-20 hours per week. Regular weekend hours available. Candidates must be from the NYC area. 

• Mission & Values: BRIC is committed to building Brooklyn's creative future. We advance opportunities for visual artists, performers, and media makers. We present bold work that reflects diverse audiences and speaks to the world. We ignite learning in people of all ages. We unite Brooklyn through art and creativity to build community and make change.

How to Apply:

All applicants must submit a resume together with a cover letter outlining the ways in which their skills and experience align with our specific needs via our online application portal found here on our website.  Candidates of color and from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply.

BRIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, military and veteran status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot be used as a basis for an employment decision. 

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