Security Guard (Weekends)

Planned Companies; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K with employer match

Job summary

Planned Companies in Jersey City, NJ, is hiring Private Security Guards to perform routine patrols, access control, CCTV monitoring, and alarm response for residential and commercial properties.

The role requires 2+ years of security experience, a valid SORA and driver’s license, plus First Aid/BLS training. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) match. Schedule: Sat/Sun 2pm–10pm.

Qualifications

• SORA license and valid driver’s license required.
• 2+ years of security officer or guard experience.
• Knowledge of state security and public safety guidelines.
• Excellent surveillance and observation skills.
• Experience with CCTV surveillance systems.
• First Aid and BLS training.
• Strong report writing and verbal communication.
• High School diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Patrol property to deter incidents and maintain security.
• Verify access credentials for residents, guests, vendors, deliveries.
• Ensure exits, doors, and windows are secure.
• Monitor CCTV and identify disruptions.
• Respond to alarms and assess notifications.
• Provide security assistance to residents and guests.
• Report suspicious activity to authorities.
• Submit daily surveillance and incident reports.

Skills

Surveillance and observation

Report writing

Verbal communication

First Aid / BLS

Driver's license

SORA license knowledge

Education

High School diploma

Tools

CCTV system

Job description

Planned Companies –Security – Job Description

Schedule: Saturday and Sunday 2pm to 10pm

Location: Jersey City, NJ

Pay Rate: $17.00

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.”