Security Guard

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is hiring Security Guards. Working under close supervision, the Security Guard observes activity at a particular post and reports any unusual activities to the supervisor.

Security Guards perform routine monitoring, reporting duties, and follow specific guidelines for observing and reporting incidents. Positions are based at various locations within New York and New Jersey, including Downtown Manhattan, Jersey City, Holland and Lincoln Tunnels, with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Valid Driver's License.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in any one or any combination of the following fields: Security Guard/Watchman, Police Officer, US Military in a police security position, or college credits in Criminal Justice/Police Science at the equivalent rate of 32 credits per year.

Responsibilities

• Report malfunctions of equipment that may impact security or well-being of the facility to supervisor or management.
• Verify pedestrian and vehicle authorization for access through assigned posts.
• Monitor CCTV or similar equipment and report irregularities.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Driver's License

2 years’ experience in security fields

Job description

About the Role The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is hiring Security Guards! Working under close supervision, the Security Guard observes activity at a particular post and reports any unusual activities to the supervisor. Security Guards perform routine monitoring, reporting duties, and follow specific guidelines for observing and reporting incidents.

Description

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is hiring Security Guards! Working under close supervision, the Security Guard observes activity at a particular post and reports any unusual activities to the supervisor. Security Guards perform routine monitoring, reporting duties, and follow specific guidelines for observing and reporting incidents.

Responsibilities

• Security Guards are responsible for reporting malfunctions of equipment that may impact the security or well-being of the facility to supervisor and/or facility management. In addition, they verify pedestrian and vehicle authorization for access through an assigned post and may be required to monitor CCTVs or other similar equipment and report irregularities as observed. Security Guards will perform other related duties, as required.
• The Port Authority's Security Guards are assigned to various locations within New York and New Jersey including Downtown Manhattan, Jersey City, Holland and Lincoln Tunnels
• This is a 24-hour, 7 days-a-week operation that will involve working rotating shifts and/or irregular shifts and holidays.
• Security Guards interact with the traveling public, Port Authority facilities' and outside agencies' staff with courtesy and professionalism.
• Qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an assessment process.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates must present the following qualifications to be considered:
• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Valid Driver's License.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in any one or any combination of the following fields: Security Guard/Watchman, Police Officer, The United States Military in a police military security position, College credits from an accredited institution of higher learning in Criminal Justice, or Police Science at the equivalent rate of 32 credits per year.
• This job posting is for external candidates only; all employees must apply through the internal process.

Desired Qualifications

• The Security Officer Registration Act (SORA) License
• At the Port Authority of NY & NJ, our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace is unwavering. We recognize that not every candidate may meet every single desired qualification outlined in the position description. We also welcome applications from military veterans and their spouses and will review resumes for related experiences. If you are interested in this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with all qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

Selection Process

Selected candidates who are made a conditional offer will be asked to undergo a background. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

Compensation & Benefits

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement. The starting salary for the Security Guard position is $20.54/hourly (subject to collective bargaining agreement).

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

About The Port Authority

Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. The agency's network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than twenty three billion in annual wages and eighty billion in annual economic activity. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the Port Authority’s policy, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws, to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment and who request the Port Authority do so, unless providing the requested accommodation would result in an undue hardship to the Port Authority.

Job applicants may request a reasonable accommodation (1) if they claim a disability is affecting the interview process, or (2) to ensure that if they are selected for a position, they can perform the essential job functions. To submit a request, please contact the recruiter or email the Human Resources Department’s Disability Accommodation Coordinator at [email protected] .

The Port Authority will treat any request for Reasonable Accommodation by a job applicant confidentially.