Security Department Administrator

About Knockdown Center

Knockdown Center is an art, performance, and live music venue featuring weekly diverse programming and produces / hosts cultural events and exhibitions in our 50,000 square-foot building.

We are seeking an organized and detail-driven Security Department Administrator to support the backend operations of our nightclub security team. This role focuses on scheduling, payroll coordination, onboarding, and personnel documentation to ensure smooth, compliant, and efficient security operations behind the scenes.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage weekly security staff schedules
• Track attendance, hours worked, and submit payroll accurately and on time
• Coordinate onboarding for new security hires, including documentation and compliance requirements
• Maintain employee files, certifications, and training records
• Track, document, and file disciplinary actions in accordance with company policy
• Monitor staffing levels and communicate coverage needs to management
• Serve as administrative support for the Head of Security and management team
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive personnel and incident information
• Assist with internal reporting related to security operations and staffing

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities
• High attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when working with schedules, employee records, and timekeeping
• Comfortable learning new software and administrative systems
• Working knowledge of Google Workspace or similar productivity tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential employee and company information professionally
• Reliable, proactive, and comfortable working independently
• Interest in hospitality, live events, nightlife, venue operations, security operations, or people management
• Previous administrative, hospitality, event, HR, payroll, or operations experience is a plus, but not required
• Coursework or a degree in hospitality management, business, event management, human resources, or a related field is a plus, but not required

Compensation: $27 per hour

Schedule: Approximately 20 hours per week. This is a hybrid position with a combination of in-person work at Knockdown Center and remote administrative work. The weekly schedule may vary based on staffing, onboarding, payroll, and operational needs.

Pay: $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16.0 – 20.0 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Maspeth, NY 11378