Overnight CCTV Security Officer (2:30am–9am)

After The Badge Jobs; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Protection Services is seeking a vigilant security officer to monitor CCTV surveillance, identify suspicious activity, and respond to incidents. The role requires constant attention to monitors, documenting incidents accurately, and clear communication with on-site teams while following established procedures.

A high school diploma or GED is required, a security guard license or the ability to obtain one, and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• State or municipality mandated security officer licenses.
• Minimum High School Diploma, GED or the equivalent.
• Must have a security guard license or be able to obtain one within an acceptable period.
• Must have reliable means of communication and transportation.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and neat and professional appearance.
• Write routine correspondence, to include log entries and incident reporting.
• Previous contract security, law enforcement, military, customer service experience helpful.

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

Security license

High school diploma

Reliable transportation

Strong communication

Professional appearance

Incident reporting

Previous security/military experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Harvard Protection Services is seeking a vigilant security officer to monitor CCTV surveillance, identify suspicious activity, and respond to incidents. The role requires constant attention to monitors, documenting incidents accurately, and clear communication with on-site teams while following established procedures.

A high school diploma or GED is required, a security guard license or the ability to obtain one, and reliable transportation.