Squad NJ Off - Duty Officer (Active)

The responsibilities of the Off Duty Officer include providing safety and security to our client’s employees, guests, customers, and property. The ODO is also responsible for surveying and assessing potential risks and threats; enforcing established rules and procedures intended to protect the employees, customers and property of our clients’ as well as providing support to our client’s internal safety team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain an orderly post and remain at that post unless otherwise directed by the client contact or Security Manager.
• Maintain situational and tactical awareness throughout shift.
• Remain alert and always prepared, follow established safety and security protocols.
• Report unusual activity or suspicions of safety risks to the Security Supervisor or Loss Prevention Manager in a timely manner.
• Respond actively and consistently to incidents appropriately based on the situation and potential safety risk.
• Respond to workplace violence incidents using appropriate and necessary levels of force.
• Act appropriately during extreme weather situations, natural disasters, structural emergencies, fires, etc.
• Assist in the event of an evacuation by directing employees to evacuation points.
• Take photos of suspicious persons, vehicles, or situations and distribute via GFX or to a security supervisor.
• Assisting law enforcement in the investigative process as requested
• Display a welcoming and positive attitude as well as exercise dignity and respect when interacting with clients, guests, and follow team members.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Active duty or retired certified New Jersey law enforcement officer in good standing.
• Maintain required all certifications and licenses based on your current duty status.
• Valid driver’s license; clean driving record.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Capability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Versatility and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities quickly and effectively.
• Strong tactical, weapon handling, organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and potentially dangerous incidents.
• SORA Certification:
  • Complete the 24-hour Security Officer Registration Act (SORA)
  • Renew certification every two years.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Capability to stand for 6 to 8 hours.
• Ability to make rapid physical movements in response to emergency situations.
• Occasionally required to lift/push weights up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally engage in physical techniques to control resisting subjects with an appropriate and necessary level of force.
• Able to tolerate exposure to outside weather in both excessive cold or heat conditions.
• Wear the required protective equipment is that may include firearms, flashlights, restraint gear, etc.