Night Security Guard — Zoo Patrol & Access Control

Harvard Protection Services, LLC.; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & welfare

Dental

Vision

Sick leave

Vacation

401K enrollment

Job summary

Harvard Protection Services is seeking a security officer to support Essex County Zoo operations in West Orange, NJ. Primary duties include foot patrol, mobile patrol, and facility surveillance, with a focus on customer service and safety.

Requires a security guard license or ability to obtain one, high school diploma or GED, reliable transportation, and excellent communication. The role offers an hourly pay rate of $16.50 with health, dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and 401(k) benefits.

Qualifications

• State or municipality mandated security officer licenses.
• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• Must have a security guard license or be able to obtain one within an acceptable period.
• Reliable means of communication and transportation required.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and neat, professional appearance.
• Write routine correspondence, including log entries and incident reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional demeanor, aiding customers, employees, visitors, and guests.
• Maintain a visible presence in the facility / building assigned.
• Monitor the environment, with the ability to detect suspicious and unsafe activity.
• Responsible for becoming familiar with incoming and outgoing traffic, know the customers, tenants, visitors, and guests.
• Greet customers, visitors, staff, tenants, guests in a professional manner always.
• Answer all phones in a professional manner.
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitor entrances and exits.
• Know the facility / building policies and procedures; enforce them within the limits of the position.
• Perform required patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle.
• Observe departing personnel to protect against the theft of company property and ensure authorized removal of property is conducted within appropriate customer requirements.
• Follow established emergency action planning and procedures.
• Monitor alarms and systems.
• Prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities, as directed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional appearance

Customer service

Incident reporting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Security guard license

Job description

Harvard Protection Services is seeking a security officer to support Essex County Zoo operations in West Orange, NJ. Primary duties include foot patrol, mobile patrol, and facility surveillance, with a focus on customer service and safety.

Requires a security guard license or ability to obtain one, high school diploma or GED, reliable transportation, and excellent communication. The role offers an hourly pay rate of $16.50 with health, dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and 401(k) benefits.