Security Guard

PBS Facility Service; Asbury Park (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

PBS Facility Service in New Jersey seeks a vigilant Security Officer to manage access points, monitor CCTV, and patrol common areas in residential buildings.

Responsibilities include incident reporting, emergency response, and assisting residents with basic services, while maintaining professional communication and ensuring safety around the clock.

Qualifications

• SORA license required with 24-hour training, fingerprinting, and background check.
• Age: minimum 18 years old (21+ for armed positions).
• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Legal Status: Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident with no disqualifying criminal history (felonies or certain thefts).

Responsibilities

• Access control at lobby or gatehouse; verify identities and check authorized lists.
• Patrol and inspect hallways, stairwells, parking structures, and perimeters for issues.
• Surveillance monitoring of CCTV feeds and responding to alerts.
• Emergency response as a first responder for medical or safety incidents until help arrives.
• Resident services support: handling packages, tenant inquiries, and occasional lockouts.
• Maintain daily shift logs and write detailed incident reports for unusual occurrences.

Skills

Communication

Punctuality

Physical Fitness

Computer Literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Core Responsibilities

• Access Control: Managing the main lobby or gatehouse. This involves verifying the identity of residents, checking in guests/vendors against authorized lists, and preventing unauthorized entry.
• Patrol & Inspection: Conducting regular rounds of the property, including hallways, stairwells, parking garages, and perimeters, to check for open locks, fire hazards, or suspicious activity.
• Surveillance Monitoring: Actively watching CCTV feeds and responding to alerts from motion sensors or intrusion alarms.
• Emergency Response: Acting as a first responder for medical emergencies, fire alarms, or domestic disturbances until police or EMS arrive.
• Resident Services: Handling package deliveries, answering tenant inquiries, and sometimes assisting with lockouts or minor facility issues.
• Reporting: Maintaining a daily "Shift Log" and writing detailed "Incident Reports" for any unusual occurrences, thefts, or safety breaches.

Mandatory NJ Qualifications

• SORA License: You must possess a valid Security Officer Registration Act (SORA) license. This requires a 24-hour training course, fingerprinting, and a background check.
• Age: Minimum of 18 years old (21+ for armed positions).
• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Legal Status: Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident with no disqualifying criminal history (felonies or certain thefts).

Key Skills & Physical Requirements

• CommunicationYou must de-escalate conflicts (like noise complaints) and speak professionally with residents.
• PunctualityResidential posts are often 24/7; being late can leave a building unsecured or a peer unable to go home.
• Physical FitnessYou must be able to stand for long periods and walk several flights of stairs during patrols.
• Computer LiteracyMost modern buildings use digital logs, visitor management software, and camera systems.