Security Officer (Night Shift) at NY CREATES – Albany, New York

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status

Position Title: Security Officer (Night Shift)

Location: Albany, NY Category: Facilities Posted On: Tue Jan 27 2026 Job Description:

The Security Officer position at the Albany Nanotech Complex (a 24/7 operation) provides communications, desk and roving security patrol duty functions, and access control in maintenance of safety and security.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain a professional and welcoming atmosphere for visitors and the sites community.
• Ensure that security patrol and communication functions are performed in maintenance of site security and safety.
• Monitoring and operation of computerized security and life-safety systems to include alarms pertaining to fire, toxic gas, building management, access control, and the security camera systems.
• Makes appropriate notification of emergency response agencies (fire, police, ambulance, etc.) and facility resources given information received.
• Assist emergency response personnel to and at the incident scene as directed
• Coordinates emergency and business related telephone, radio, and pager communications,
• Provides the documentation of incidents, ensures for appropriate visitor services to include entry processing,
• Document patrols performed, unusual events and circumstances, requests for service and prepare reports per procedure.
• Safely monitor vehicular traffic entering the site.
• Assign, distribute, and account for facility equipment.
• Handle and process sensitive documents, equipment and information with confidentiality.
• Work additional hours as may be required of the position.
• Other reasonable duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate is a fully competent Security Officer experienced in all aspects of the assignment and capable of independent and group functioning.

• Be at least 18 years of age with provisions that the candidate must be able to perform the duties of the position.
• High School diploma required.
• A current New York State security officer certification is preferred, but a contingent offer can be made with the requirement that a New York State security officer certification is obtained before start date.
• For details on obtaining New York security certification click here. https://dos.ny.gov/security-guard
• Fees will be reimbursed after 6 months of employment.
• Possess and maintain driver's license.
• Must possess color vision and ability to hear.
• Possess excellent people skills/customer focus and a commitment to team work, an ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments, demonstrate initiative and be adaptable to change.
• Must be capable of walking, running, standing, climbing, reaching, sitting, bending, and pushing/pulling, completing repetitive motions, capable of lifting 50 lbs.
• This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background investigation; this position may require annual background investigations.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Competitive Pay and PTO
• Flexible Heath Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• Basic / Optional Life Insurance
• Post-Retirement Health Insurance
• Employer contribution of 7% of earnings to a Basic Retirement plan after meeting one year of service.
• Optional employee contributed retirement account

Location: 257 Fuller Road, Albany, NY 12203

Pay Rate: $22 to $25 an hour

*Night Sight receives a shift differential of 15% from 7:00pm-7:30am, must work a minimum of 4 hours to receive shift differential.

*Posted rate is dependent on experience and education.

Additional Information:

NOTE: Some positions require access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, or restricted programs where U.S. Government authorization may be required.

For positions requiring such access, offers of employment are contingent upon the employer being able to obtain the necessary authorization, including, if required, an export license from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security, the U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, or other government agencies. The decision to pursue an export license application is at The Research Foundation for SUNY's sole discretion. Proof of status may be required prior to employment in connection with necessary authorizations.

Employment is with the Research Foundation for SUNY. The Research Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply please call Human Resources at 518-437-8686.