Security Officer I - OWTC

thedurstorganization

ONE WORLD TRADE CENTER, NEW YORK, NY 10007 · ONE WORLD TRADE CENTER · NY 10007

Posted Jan 21, 2026

Other
Security - Security & Life Safety

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Job description

Durst Profile:

Since 1915, The Durst Organization has been a family-run business dedicated to the principles of innovation, integrity, community, and sustainability. We develop, build, own, and manage premier office towers and residential buildings that set new standards in environmental responsibility and user efficiency. Our enduring relationships with our tenants and partners are critical to our success and have made us generations of builders, building for generations. We build, own, and operate many of the world’s most innovative and efficient buildings. We create value for our tenants and partners by developing sustainable residential and commercial properties in which people live, work, and thrive.

Overview:

The Security Officer will work closely with Security Team Leaders to maintain a safe and secure environment for our employees, tenants, and visitors.

Current pay rate is $22.20 per hour. Additionally, this position would be eligible for overtime for all hours actually worked, consistent with the Local 32BJ Collective Bargaining Agreement. The overtime rate is $33.30 per hour. Please note that wages are subject to tax withholdings and other applicable deductions.

This position will have midweek days off.

Salary is $22.20 per hour.

Responsibilities:

Security Officers will be required to execute a number of comprehensive and integrated security measures and countermeasures and must be able to adapt physically to the changing needs and priorities of the Security Organization.
Security posts may vary and may include exposure to varying weather conditions.

Qualifications:

Strong verbal communication skills
Ability to understand and follow safety procedures
Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.
Must possess agility, and visual and auditory acuity to perform the essential responsibilities of this position
Demonstrated ability to listen and communicate calmly, effectively, and courteously in both emergency and non- emergency situations
Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time, typically for the duration of an 8-hour shift
Must have a technical aptitude and willingness to learn how to perform security x-ray and screening procedure and use required equipment
Knowledgeable and ability to use x-ray image recognition, Magnetometer alarm resolution, and related technologies preferred
Successful candidates will have earned their high school diplomas or equivalent. College level course coursework is a plus
Must possess a valid New York State Security Guard License (8 & 16 hours)

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands - While performing duties of this job, employee required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; crouch; bend; talk; and hear. The employee must lift and move up to 50lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work environment - The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EEOC

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The Durst Organization and Affiliates is an equal opportunity employer for all and an employer for qualified veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please click here for more information about Equal Opportunity Employment – Notice of Rights (EEO is the Law).

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