NJ Security Officer

A & Associates; Monroe (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Professional development

Job summary

A & Associates in Monroe, New Jersey is seeking a Security Guard to protect client property from criminal activity. Responsibilities include regular surveillance, investigation of suspicious activity, and securing premises. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, observational skills, and have previous surveillance experience. Required qualifications include a high school diploma and the ability to lift 50 pounds. Benefits include healthcare, paid time off, retirement savings, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Security guard training certification preferred.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds, stand or sit for long periods, and detain an individual if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Surveillance and patrol of grounds or buildings as assigned.
• Investigation of alerts of suspicious activity and securing the environment.
• Reviewing surveillance cameras and monitoring crowds.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Excellent observational skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Security guard training certification

Job description

A&A Security is looking for a Security Guard to join our team. The Security Guard is responsible for protecting the client and assigned property from any criminal activity or trespassing.

The ideal candidate will have strong written and verbal communication, excellent observational skills and previous surveillance experience, preferably in a law enforcement environment. This person should have the ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations while exhibiting patience and a superb attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Surveillance – Patrol the grounds or buildings as assigned, regularly. If suspicious activity is detected, refer to the local authorities. Review surveillance cameras and monitor crowds as needed. Establish and review the identification required to enter the building or property. Verify all doors, windows and gates are secure on the property on a rotating schedule. Escort released employees off the property as well as any other trespassers.
• Investigation – Respond to any alerts of suspicious activity. If a person is under suspicion of criminal activity, secure the environment and person, and report to the local authorities. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Security guard training certification preferred
• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds, stand or sit for long periods, and detain an individual if necessary

A&A benefits include health care, paid time off, retirement savings, and professional development.

EEO STATEMENT

A & Associates, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.