Security Guard (Fort Lee, NJ)

Planned Companies; Fort Lee (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401K with employer match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Planned Companies' Planned Security Services division seeks friendly and professional Private Security Guards to perform routine patrols, gate house security, mobile patrol, fire watch and monitoring.

The role requires SORA license, a valid driver’s license, and 2+ years of experience. You will monitor CCTV, verify access credentials, and report incidents to management as part of a reliable security team in Fort Lee, NJ.

Qualifications

• SORA license and a clean/valid driver's license required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a security officer or guard.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal security and public safety laws.
• Strong reporting and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Patrol properties to maintain a visible security presence and deter incidents.
• Verify access credentials for residents, guests, vendors, and deliveries.
• Ensure exits and windows are secure and monitor CCTV feeds.
• Respond to alarms and investigate notifications and disturbances.
• Submit daily surveillance and incident reports to management.

Skills

Surveillance

Observation

Communication

Report writing

Education

High School diploma

Tools

CCTV systems

Job description

Schedule: Sunday Monday Tuesday 7am to 3pm Friday Saturday 3p to 11pm

Location: Fort Lee, NJ

Pay Rate: $18.00

Summary

Residential and commercial properties want to ensure peace of mind and effective response to challenges more than ever. This is why our Planned Security Services (PSS) division is hiring friendly and professional Private Security Guards to provide routine patrol and safety checks, gate house security, mobile patrol, fire watch and control room monitoring.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Routine security & safety patrol of property and structures to ensure order and establish a security presence.
• Verify and track access credentials of residents, guests, vendors, and deliveries to the property.
• Ensure all exits, doors, and windows are secure and functioning.
• Monitor and track surveillance cameras (CCTV) to identify disruptions or unlawful acts.
• Respond to, investigate, and assess notifications, communications, and alarms.
• Provide security related assistance and support to residents, guests and vendors in need.
• Report uninvited guests, suspicious possessions, and all unlawful acts to the proper authorities.
• Create and submit daily surveillance and incident reports to Planned Security Services management.

Requirements

• New Jersey Security Officer Registration Act (SORA) license and Clean/Valid Driver’s License.
• 2+ years of experience as a Security Officer or Guard.
• Knowledge of local, regional, and state legal guidelines for area security and public safety
• Excellent surveillance and observation skills.
• Experience with Closed Circuit (CCTV) surveillance systems.
• Training in First Aid, Basis Life Saving (BLS) and self-defense
• Strong report writing and clear verbal communication skills.
• A High School diploma is required.

Benefits

• Full-time employees (defined as working 30 or more hours per week) are eligible for medical, dental, vision and other ancillary benefits.
• All employees (full-time and part-time) are eligible to participate in the company’s 401K which has an employer match.

Planned Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Planned Companies does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in the provision of employment opportunities and benefits.