Security Officer- Jersey City, NJ

Job Title: Security Officer

Reports to: Manager

Department: Operations

FLSA Status: non-exempt

Schedule: M-F 3p-11p

Location: BNP- Jersey City, NJ

Position: Security Officer

Rate: $18.00

Position Summary

A Security Officers main function is to observe and report. The officer maintains a safe and secure environment for clients and employees. They detect suspicious activity, monitor the premises, and report all incidents in a timely fashion.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry.
• Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities.
• Prevent damage or injury by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures; deter trespassers.
• Respond to alarms or calls of distress.
• Complies with all Post Orders for site
• Identify visitors and ask for appropriate documentation
• Use radios and/or cell phones to stay in contact with Security personnel
• Call for Police assistance if necessary
• Shares knowledge of site responsibilities with new employees
• Regulate and monitor building systems
• Operate screening machinery including X-ray machines, magnetometers, and wands.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including all shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to work outside in all types of weather
• Must be able to follow detailed procedures
• Must have strong Customer Service skills
• Strong surveillance skills
• Must be dependable
• Must project a professional image and maintain Mulligan uniform standards
• Strong integrity, ethics, and emotional control

Competencies

• Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills combined with sound judgment
• Organized with an attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible and willing to learn new skill sets
• Ability to take initiative and work within a team structure as well as independently

Note: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to report to work on time in all types of weather
• Must be able to meet Face to Face Relief criteria by extending past shift off times while waiting for post relief, working over 8 hours in a shift (adhering to applicable Federal and state Overtime regulations if applicable)
• Must be able to work outside for extended periods in all types of weather, including rain, snow, extreme cold and extreme heat.
• Able to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Able to climb multiple flights of stairs

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma/GED
• 18 years of age
• Security Guard training and/or license (or be willing to obtain)- NJ SORA
• Have the legal right to work in the United States
• Driver’s License (if contractually required)
• State Photo Identification
• Fireguard license (if contractually required)
• Medical exam (if contractually required)
• Verifiable Security Experience (between 1 year to 3 years, depending on contract)
• Previous employment verification