Facility Security Officer(West Caldwell)

Securitas Security Services•Fairfield, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Securitas USA is hiring a Facility Security Officer in West Caldwell, New Jersey. The role involves providing professional customer service while helping protect the facility, its people, and its assets. Officers conduct patrols and inspections, monitor video surveillance, manage facility access badges, and follow established security procedures, including building opening and closing and intrusion-alarm protocols. The listed schedules are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; Monday through Friday, 4 p.m.–12 a.m.; and all shifts on Saturday and Sunday. The pay rate is $19.00. The position requires working weekends and holidays and being able to work effectively in variable weather conditions. Securitas describes its core values as Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness and states its commitment to equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Hold a valid SORA license or be willing to obtain one.
Work effectively under variable weather conditions.
Be able to stand and walk for extended periods.
Demonstrate consistent attention to detail and accuracy.
Communicate clearly in person, by phone, and/or by radio.
Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Have strong customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Be reliable, self-motivated, and flexible.
Be available to work weekends and holidays.
Be fluent in English, including reading, writing, and speaking.

Responsibilities

Communicate professionally with employees, customers, vendors, and visitors.
Answer incoming telephone calls and direct or transfer callers to the appropriate department.
Conduct routine security inspections and patrols of multiple facility buildings.
Assist in enforcing company policies and site-specific security procedures.
Perform building opening and closing security procedures, including activating and deactivating intrusion alarm systems according to established protocols.
Submit reports of daily surveillance activity and important occurrences.
Process and issue facility access badges for employees, contractors, and visitors.
Monitor live video surveillance, identify security concerns, and report unusual or unauthorized activity.