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Security Operations Manager (Overnight)

New York Botanical Garden

Bronx, NYFull-time$73K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$73K/yr
Location
Bronx, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

NYS Licensed Security OfficerNYC Or State Licensing Qualifications

Job overview

The Security Operations Manager oversees security operations on assigned shifts at the New York Botanical Garden, supporting the safety of students, staff, and visitors. The role coordinates security programs and initiatives to protect people and property, manages operational reporting, and supervises security personnel. The baseline schedule is Wednesday through Sunday, 12 a.m. to 8 a.m.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Technical EquipmentSafety ProceduresAccess ControlPhysical SecuritySecurity ManagementCommunicationStanding for Extended PeriodsWalkingLifting Up to 25 PoundsWorking Outdoors

Qualifications

NYS Licensed Security OfficerAssociate's or Bachelor's in Criminal Justice5 Years Security ExperienceNYC or State Licensing Qualifications

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

NYBG J ob Description

Title Reports t o

Security Operations Manager

Vice President for Public Safety & Security

Associate Vice President for Security

Director of Security

Position Summary :

The Security Operations Manager ensures a safe environment for students, staff, and visitors at the New York Botanical Garden. Oversee the security operations on assigned shift(s), with an emphasis on managing the department’s operational reports. The Security Manager will be responsible for the development and coordination of security programs and initiatives for the NYBG under the direction of the V.P. for Public Safety & Security, ensuring that they meet the needs and support the physical protection of the people and property of the Garden.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities :

  • Ensures a safe environment for all students, NYBG staff, and visitors while overseeing security operations on assigned shift(s).

  • Assist the V.P. of Security prepare weekly, monthly and annual reports as directed.

  • Oversee the scheduling of officers assigned to ensure a safe environment.

  • Assist the V.P. and A.V.P. of Security with developing, coordinating, managing and communicating the security plan and, through proactive leadership, engage the security staff to maximize the efficiency of the operation.

  • Assist with NYBG Exhibitions and onsite Events.

  • Actively manage and supervise security personnel on assigned shift(s) and enforce NYBG departmental policies and procedures.

  • Conducts on-site training sessions for students, faculty, and staff regarding emergency response, security awareness, and other safety and security related issues.

  • Responds to emergencies as needed and promptly advises the Senior Director of conditions.

Qualifications :

  • Must be a NYS Licensed Security Officer

  • Associate’s Degree or Bachelors in Criminal Justice preferred.

  • At least five years of professional security experience required.

  • Ability to use a wide range of technical equipment.

  • Broad knowledge of safety procedures, access control, physical security, and security management.

  • Must be able to pass any N.Y. City or State-required training or other qualifications for licensing

  • Excellent communication skills.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to , at minimum, stand for extended periods of time ; walk; sit. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Work outdoors under a variety of weather conditions. Work under low, moderat e or loud work conditions .

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Baseline Work Schedule:

Wednesday-Sunday 12am-8am

Salary : $73,000

B enefits :

  • 15 Vacation Days

  • 13 Paid Holidays

  • 12 Sick Days

  • Health and Dental Insurance Coverage

  • 401K

  • Pension Plan

If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department at [email protected] .

If you are interested in applying for a position at the New York Botanical Garden, please go to http://www.nybg.org/employment to submit your application.

EOE

How this job compares

Set against the 524 open Security Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 1, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$73K/yr
  • New York median$87–98K/yr21 salary ranges
  • US median$99–230K/yr395 salary ranges

This rate, $73K, is 19% below the New York median midpoint ($90K) — in the middle half of Security Manager salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 23 open Security Manager jobs in New York and 524 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Security Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (461 postings).
Education
133 of the 524 open Security Manager jobs (25%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 1, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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