New York Botanical Garden

Bag Screening Attendant


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Pay$21.00 / hour
LocationBronx/New York
Employment typeOther
  • Job Description

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      Title:

      Bag Screening Attendant

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      Reports To:

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      Position Summary

      Bag Screening Attendants serve as the first point of contact for visitors entering the Garden. They conduct safe, efficient, and customer service u2013oriented bag inspectionsu202Fin accordance withu202FGarden policies and security best practices. Attendants mustu202Fmaintainu202Fa professional demeanor, effectively communicate policies, and appropriately escalate concerns .

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      Specific Duties & Responsibilities

      • Greet all visitors courteously and provide clear instructions on bag screening procedures.
      • Conduct visual and physical inspections of bags, packages, strollers, and other personal items.
      • Identify and manage prohibited items per Garden procedures.
      • Maintain situational awareness and report suspicious behavior immediately.
      • Use deescalation techniques during conflicts.
      • Maintain cleanliness and organization of screening areas.
      • Operate handheld metal detectors or other issued screening equipment.
      • Assist with crowd control during peak visitation and special events.

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      Qualifications

      • Candidate must posses and maintain a valid New York State Driveru2019s License.
      • Candidate must posses and maintain a valid New York State Security Guard License from the Division of Licensing Services.
      • Must have a minimum of two years full time experience in security or related work.
      • In possession of a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
      • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
      • Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations.

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      Physical Demand & Work Environment

      • Ability to move up to 25 pounds and lift overhead, stand for long periods of time, work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.

      Work Schedule

      • This is a temporary, part-time position scheduled Friday through Sunday, plus one assigned weekday (Either Wed or Thurs), from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

      Rate

      • $21 Per Hour

      If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department at HR@nybg.org

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  • About the company

      The New York Botanical Garden is a botanical garden located at Bronx Park in the Bronx, New York City.

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