Security Guard Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Possess a valid New Jersey driver's license.
• Possess NJ SORA Certification.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Must not have worked for the City of Jersey City in the last six months.
• Be responsible and able to work in a professional manner.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Be able to stand and walk for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Prior work with the Jersey City Board of Education or previous security experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bag checks and identify visitors, requesting appropriate documents when needed.
• Supervise youth and community groups.
• Enforce facility rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Assist with crowd control and serve as a social distance ambassador.
• Keep records of visitors, including arrival and departure times.
• Observe people entering and leaving the premises to help ensure safe and orderly conduct.
• Patrol the premises regularly and perform scheduled and random checks of designated areas for security breaches or anything out of place.
• Liaise with law enforcement regarding suspected or reported criminal activity.
• Assist staff in securing areas during maintenance or other emergencies.
• Respond to distress calls and alarms.
• Follow instructions from on-site supervisors and take action based on the situation, known facts, and position limitations.
• Write reports on accidents, incidents, suspicious activities, safety and fire hazards, and other security-related situations, including corrective or follow-up actions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.