Security Guard (Overnight)

Planned Companies; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K employer match

Job summary

Planned Companies in Jersey City, NJ is seeking a professional Private Security Guard to perform routine patrols, gatehouse checks, CCTV monitoring and incident reporting to ensure safety and order across properties.

This full-time on-site role requires SORA licensure, 2+ years of security experience, strong observation skills, and clear communication with residents, guests and vendors. Training in First Aid and self-defense is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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
• Experience with Closed Circuit (CCTV) surveillance systems.
• Training in First Aid, Basic Life Saving (BLS) and self-defense
• Strong report writing and clear verbal communication skills.
• A High School diploma is required.

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.

Skills

Surveillance skills

Communication skills

Report writing

First Aid trained

Education

High School diploma

Tools

CCTV surveillance

Job description

Planned Companies –Security – Job Description

Schedule: Monday - Thursday 11pm to 7am

Location: Jersey City, NJ

Pay Rate: $20.00

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.”