Security Guard

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is seeking Security Guards to monitor activity at assigned posts and report any unusual activity to supervisors. This role involves 24/7 operations across locations including Downtown Manhattan, Jersey City, Holland and Lincoln Tunnels.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and a valid driver’s license, with at least two years of related security experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in Security Guard/Watchman, Police Officer, U.S. Military police security, Criminal Justice studies, or Police Science (32 credits per year).
• External candidates only; internal applicants must use internal process.

Responsibilities

• Report malfunctions of equipment affecting security or wellbeing to supervisor or management.
• Verify pedestrian and vehicle access at assigned posts and monitor CCTV or similar equipment.
• Work at various locations within NY/NJ including Downtown Manhattan, Jersey City, Holland and Lincoln Tunnels.
• Interact with the traveling public and staff professionally; participate in the assessment process.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.

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).

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