Security Guard - Earl Morgan

Jersey City Free Public Library • Jersey City, NJ

74d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Branch Manager, patrols the grounds and building to provide protection to persons gathered therein from harm, and guards and protects public property against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal or unauthorized entry; does other related duties as required. A valid SORA (Security Officer Registration Act) license is required or must be obtained within the first 45 days of employment and maintained throughout employment.

Requirements

• Knowledge of security measures in detaining persons
• Knowledge of fire prevention
• Knowledge of problems involved in safeguarding persons, buildings, grounds, and properties.
• Knowledge of techniques used in maintaining order among groups of people congregating on public property.
• Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to work harmoniously with associates, visitors, and other groups and individuals interested in security problems.
• Ability to understand the emotional, adjustment, and other problems of person who have been deprived of their liberty.
• Ability to remain cool and decisive in emergency situations.
• Possession of a valid SORA (Security Officer Registration Act) license or ability to obtain within the first 45 days of employment and maintained throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of a driver's license valid in New Jersey if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Inspects assigned areas for those conditions that may contribute to fire (for example, discarded burning cigarettes) and see to it that fire extinguishers are in place and undisturbed or operational.
• Sits and views a monitor screen or electronic surveillance board and remains alert to movement on screen which would indicate the presence of unauthorized persons or intruders in restricted area.
• Sits or stands at a post and maintains orderly flow of individuals on entering and leaving.
• Observes departing individuals who carry unusually large packages or bundles to prevent the theft of government property such as office equipment, nooks, films, and so forth, and determines if individual warrants searching.
• Removes unwilling person from premises after issuing verbal warning regarding a rule violation concerning disorderly conduct, loitering, unauthorized entry and so forth.
• Restrains violent or disorderly persons who are intent on disturbing government proceedings or harming themselves or others.
• Tells occupants of building to evacuate premises and warns about impending danger from explosives, fires, and so forth to ensure an orderly and safe exit.

Benefits

• Medical coverage 60 days from the first day of employment
• Prescription coverage is the first of the month following 60 days of employment at no cost to the employee and additional cost per each dependent added.
• Dental coverage is provided at no cost 60 days after the first day of employment.
• Vision coverage is provided at no cost and reimbursed at $250.00 per year.
• Life & AD&D insurance
• 403b
• Participation in pension plan (dependent on age at the time of hire date).
• Sick/vacation leave (for Part-Time Employees)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed