Job Qualifications
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must successfully pass a background check.
• Must obtain and maintain New York State Security Guard Registration. Valid driver license
preferred
• Ability and willingness to work weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, overtime
and special events as the schedule demands to provide 24-hour coverage.
• Voluntary option to obtain and maintain FDNY Certificate
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The position requires outdoor work in all weather conditions. Walking, running, standing, and climbing several levels of stairs on a routine basis. Tasks require manual dexterity and the ability to safely use tools (e.g. two-way radio, hand truck, hand tools, keyboarding). Some tasks require climbing, kneeling, bending, navigating uneven terrain, and moderate lifting up to 50 pounds (e.g. moving temporary barricades, stanchions). Must be able to stand or walk for long periods, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and balance. Must be able to work in an outdoor weather environment in all seasons and weather, including heat/humidity, cold temperatures, and/or wet conditions.
Equal Employment Opportunity Disclaimer
WCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and engaging in a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on gender, race/ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information or any other covered status or characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.
It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based upon a person’s membership in one of these protected categories in areas such as recruitment, selection, job assignment, supervision, training, promotions, job grading, transfers, termination, compensation, benefits, educational opportunities, WCS sponsored recreational activities and facilities. The organization complies with all Federal, State, and NYC laws and WCS’s employment policies.
Full-Time
43,997.00
WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world’s premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. We run programs spanning more than 3 million biologically critical square miles in nearly 60 countries and all the world's oceans. We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our nearly 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.
