Retail Security Officer — Stand, Deter Theft, Serve Customers

Elite-Investigations; Short Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Days

Paid Holidays

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Job summary

Elite Investigations is seeking a retail security officer for a standing/walking post at sites in New Jersey. The role requires you to stand for long periods and maintain a commanding presence while delivering high-quality customer service.

You will monitor for theft, enforce standards, and coordinate with the on-duty manager. The position emphasizes reliability, professional conduct, and strong communication in a security-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Active Maryland guard card
• Stand/walk for duration of shift
• Pass government background check
• Flexible availability
• Weekends required (Sat, Sun or both)
• Professional and well groomed
• Impeccable customer service skills
• Reliable transportation
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Write and speak fluent English
• Multilingual a plus

Responsibilities

• Command a presence at post and deter theft.
• Enforce contract standards and employment guidelines.
• Monitor and patrol assigned areas to deter theft.
• Communicate with the manager on duty about suspicious activity.
• Implement loss prevention strategies to minimize risk.
• Monitor and respond to alarms to detect theft.
• Provide excellent customer service to shoppers and clients.
• Administers site safety programs per post orders.

Skills

Command presence

Enforce standards

Monitor patrol

Communicate with manager

Loss prevention

Alarm response

Customer service

Site safety programs

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Elite Investigations is seeking a retail security officer for a standing/walking post at sites in New Jersey. The role requires you to stand for long periods and maintain a commanding presence while delivering high-quality customer service.

You will monitor for theft, enforce standards, and coordinate with the on-duty manager. The position emphasizes reliability, professional conduct, and strong communication in a security-focused environment.