Experienced School Security Officer - Newark, NJ

Arrow Security; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrow Security is seeking an experienced School Security Officer for Newark, NJ. The role focuses on licensed security guarding duties to protect the school site, its visitors, residents, and property while complying with protocols and reporting events to the Site Supervisor on duty.

The position emphasizes vigilance, de-escalation when needed, and adherence to fire prevention and incident reporting procedures as part of a respectful, professional security team.

Responsibilities

• Provides onsite watch/protection of assigned post and designated perimeter
• Observes, reports and supports client expectations
• Reports all breaches per applicable methods
• Utilizes company scheduling platform for clock-ins/clock-outs of scheduled shift
• Evaluates and responds to alerts in surrounding area with professionalism and according to company protocol
• Alerts Supervisor on Duty when situation requires escalation per company protocol
• Assists fellow security guards with de-escalation when applicable per company protocol
• Follows procedures for fire prevention, property patrol, and incident reporting
• Works with diligence and respect to ensure the safety and security of assigned client, visitors and property
• Adheres to all Company service and operating standards
• Additional tasks as needed

Job description

Experienced School Security Officer - Newark, NJ | Arrow Security # Experienced School Security Officer - Newark, NJNewark, NJ## Job DescriptionNewark School Security Officer Schedule: Monday through Friday 1st Shift**Position Summary**A valued contributor to our respectful and rewarding work culture, the Security Guard is responsible for performing licensed security guarding duties to ensure the safety and security of assigned client location, its visitors, guests, residents and their property. By exhibiting vigilance and tactfulness in following company protocol, the Security Guard is perceptive at identifying situational risk within assigned areas and prompt in communicating events to Site Supervisor/ Manager on duty.In alignment with fellow security staff and Operations' teams, the Security Guard fosters best practices that are compliant with federal/state regulations and respectful of our company policies and protocols, committing to the integrity of our Arrow mission to provide an excellent client experience.**WHY SHOULD YOU CONSIDER WORKING AT ARROW SECURITY?**Wouldn't you like to be part of an organization that respects and values all of its people? Where each person can make a difference and be heard because every person's role in the organization is important? At Arrow Security, we challenge our people in a beneficial way to grow both personally and professionally. We strive to offer the best compensation, benefits, flexibility and unique perks possible while promoting a positive work-life balance. At Arrow, we understand how important this is to our people. And our people are important to us.**Here is some of what we offer our valued security staff:*** Weekly pay* Internal growth opportunities* Flexible scheduling opportunities* Employee PERKS program, including discounts on everyday purchases with many of our partners**Essential Job Responsibilities:*** Provides onsite watch/protection of assigned post and designated perimeter* Observes, reports and supports client expectations* Reports all breaches per applicable methods* Utilizes company scheduling platform for clock-ins/clock-outs of scheduled shift* Evaluates and responds to alerts in surrounding area with professionalism and according to company protocol* Alerts Supervisor on Duty when situation requires escalation per company protocol* Assists fellow security guards with de-escalation when applicable per company protocol* Follows procedures for fire prevention, property patrol, and incident reporting* Works with diligence and respect to ensure the safety and security of assigned client, visitors and property* Adheres to all Company service and operating standards* Additional tasks as needed