Night Security Officer: Zoo Patrol & Access Control

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

Job summary

Harvard Protection Services seeks a security professional to guard the Essex County Zoo. Primary duties include foot patrol, mobile patrol, and facility surveillance, with the ability to conduct foot patrols as needed.

The role requires licenses where mandated, a high school diploma, reliable transportation, and strong communication skills. Compensation is hourly with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• State or municipality mandated security officer licenses.
• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Must have a guard license or be able to obtain one promptly.
• Reliable means of communication and transportation.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional appearance.
• Experience in contract security or related fields is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional demeanor while aiding customers, employees, visitors, and guests.
• Maintain a visible presence in the assigned facility.
• Monitor the environment to detect suspicious or unsafe activity.
• Familiarize with incoming/outgoing traffic and customers, tenants, visitors.
• Greet customers and guests professionally.
• Answer phones professionally.
• Permit authorized persons to enter and monitor entrances/exits.
• Enforce facility policies within the limits of the position.
• Perform foot or vehicle patrols.
• Observe departing personnel to prevent theft and ensure proper removal of property.
• Follow emergency action planning and procedures.
• Monitor alarms and systems; prepare incident reports.
• Prepare reports on accidents and incidents.

Skills

Security licenses

High school diploma

Guard license

Reliable transportation

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Experience helpful

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Harvard Protection Services seeks a security professional to guard the Essex County Zoo. Primary duties include foot patrol, mobile patrol, and facility surveillance, with the ability to conduct foot patrols as needed.

The role requires licenses where mandated, a high school diploma, reliable transportation, and strong communication skills. Compensation is hourly with comprehensive benefits.