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Senior Security Officer

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
$28.36/hr-$35.23/hr
retirement plan
United States, New York, Long Island
Oct 15, 2026

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Description:

Position Description: The Senior Security Officer (unarmed) position ensures a safe and secure workplace environment for employees, students, residents, guests, and visitors at all CSHL properties. The position requires the operation of security vehicles and the enforcement of CSHL security policies.

Position Responsibilities: Patrol and monitor buildings and grounds to protect life and property and to prevent fire, thefts, vandalism, illegal entry, and unlawful/unauthorized activity.

  • Respond to security/facility system alarms and emergency situations (fire, medical, police, utility, civil disorder, and intruder); to include serving as the on-scene CSHL liaison with local first responders.
  • Enforce security policy, secure doors, locks, etc., and activate or de-activate alarms, as required.
  • Control and regulate pedestrian and vehicular traffic in a safe, orderly, and respectful manner, as required.
  • Operate and maintain security vehicles in accordance with regulatory compliance and policies.
  • Operate and maintain all security and facility equipment in accordance with facility guidelines and/or security policies.
  • Write and maintain comprehensive incident reports and daily activity logs in accordance with CSHL policies and procedures to document events.
  • Report all fire and safety hazards and enforce parking policy; escort CSHL employees, students, residents, and guests after business hours, as required.
  • Assist Department of Security personnel in the performance of their duties, as required.
  • Perform other security-related duties and tasks as assigned by the Director of Security and/or the Assistant Director of Security.

Position Requirements:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience:

5+ years in a private security professional role or present/former law enforcement officer

Current License to practice as a Security Guard in New York State and/or active New York State peace officer

Valid Driver's License

Certified in Basic Life Support (CPR/AED) and First Aid by the American Red Cross

How to Apply: For immediate consideration, candidates should create an account and apply to the position found here: Apply Here! Position ID: 325

Compensation and Benefits:
Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our CSHLBenefitssites to learn more. The salary range for this role is $28.36 - $35.23. The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity).

Environment: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a world-renowned biomedical research institution in New York. It has shaped contemporary biomedical research and is the home of eight Nobel Prize laureates. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory provides a highly dynamic and interactive research environment and also a unique opportunity of timely exposure to advances in various biomedical research fields and of interaction with a broad range of researchers from all over the world through its renowned Meetings and Courses program.We believe that science is for everyone and our researchers have a wide variety of backgrounds.

CSHL is an EO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

For more information about CSHL, please visit us at www.cshl.edu.

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