Unarmed Security Officer - Glassboro, NJ - Weekend Overnight

Colonial Security Services•Glassboro, NJ

About The Position

As a Security Officer for luxury off-campus apartments catering to college students, you will help maintain a safe and secure environment for residents and visitors. The role includes patrolling the property’s nine buildings, monitoring surveillance equipment, responding to security incidents, documenting observations, communicating with management, assisting residents, and coordinating with emergency services. The available schedule is Saturday and Sunday, 12 a.m.–6 a.m., in Glassboro, New Jersey.

Requirements

NJ SORA License
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure.
Customer-service mindset focused on courteously and efficiently assisting residents and visitors.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in security or a related field.

Responsibilities

Conduct regular patrols across the property, monitoring all nine buildings to help ensure the safety and security of residents and facilities.
Watch for suspicious activity, unauthorized individuals, and potential security breaches.
Use surveillance equipment to monitor common areas and sensitive locations.
Respond promptly to security alerts or incidents captured on CCTV.
Prepare detailed shift reports documenting incidents, observations, and security-related issues encountered during patrols or CCTV monitoring.
Communicate security concerns to management and provide timely updates and recommendations for improvement.
Take accurate messages for incoming phone calls and promptly document and relay relevant information to the appropriate recipients.
Serve as a point of contact for emergency services personnel and assist with coordinating responses during critical situations.
Assist students and tenants who are locked out of their apartments, verifying identity and residency before providing access.
Respond to and resolve noise disturbances and smoking violations in accordance with property policies and local regulations.
Handle resident complaints professionally and diplomatically, seeking peaceful resolutions when possible.