Bag Screening Attendant

New York Botanical Garden
Bronx, NY
Title: Bag Screening Attendant
Reports To:
Vice President for Site Operations Associate Vice President for Security Director of Security-Events & Exhibitions Supervisors and Patrol Supervisors
Position Summary
Bag Screening Attendants serve as the first point of contact for visitors entering the Garden. They conduct safe, efficient, and customer service–oriented bag inspections in accordance with Garden policies and security best practices. Attendants must maintain a professional demeanor, effectively communicate policies, and appropriately escalate concerns.
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.

Qualifications
  • Candidate must posses and maintain a valid New York State Driver’s 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.

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, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Rate
  • $21 Per Hour

Benefits
  • 15 Vacation Days
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • 10 Sick Days
  • Health 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]

Posted 2026-03-24

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