Security Officer

Edgewood Properties, Inc.; Mays Landing (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Medical, dental & vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Opportunities for advancement

On-site fitness gym

Discounts on housing & home appliances

Job summary

Edgewood Properties, Inc. seeks a Full Time Security Officer to cover our southern New Jersey properties, including Mays Landing.

The role focuses on controlling access, patrolling and ensuring a secure environment for residents, guests and deliveries. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, 21+ years of age, valid driver's license, and the ability to handle stressful situations with professionalism.

Qualifications

• Must maintain professional appearance and dress code
• Must be able to provide high level security and customer service
• Must be willing to work flexible schedule to meet facility needs
• Must pass criminal background check and drug screening
• Must have valid driver’s license
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Prior security/law enforcement preferred

Responsibilities

• Facilitate access to client facility for residents, guests and deliveries
• Identify and prevent illegitimate access to client facility
• Provide secure internal and external environment by routine patrol activities
• Monitor surveillance equipment or protect construction job sites
• Inspect buildings, equipment and access points
• Provide immediate notification to Supervisors of hazards, deficiencies or security breaches
• Prepare coherent written reports and logs reflecting property conditions and activities
• Maintain courteous, professional interactions with residents and guests
• Provide information about the facilities/property to residents and guests
• Carry out similar duties as required for the post

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Calm under pressure

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Since its founding in 1992, Edgewood Properties has established itself as a leading real estate development and property management company. With corporate headquarters in New Jersey, the company is on a course of growth leading to activities across the nation. Given ongoing construction and development plans, our current apartment portfolio of 6,000 plus units is expected to double in the next couple of years and rise to over 12,000 units in the next five years. Given our rapid portfolio growth, coupled with ownership's desire to develop and hold rather than sell, the timing is ideal for qualified candidates to come on-board. We're currently seeking Full Time Security Officer to work at our southern NJ properties. This would consist in the area of Mays Landing for our southern property.

Responsibilities

Facilitate access to client facility for residents, guests and deliveries.

• Identify and prevent illegitimate access to client facility
• Provide secure internal and external environment by routine patrol activities
• Monitor surveillance equipment or physically protect construction job sites
• Inspect buildings, equipment and access points
• Provide immediate notification to Supervisor(s) of hazards, deficiencies, security breaches
• Prepare coherent/legible written reports and logs reflecting property conditions and activities
• Maintain courteous, professional, helpful, respectful and pleasant interactions with residents and guests; Communicate in a manner that is open, honest and responsive in all situations
• Provide information about the facilities/property to residents and guests
• Carry out specific tasks and duties of a similar nature and scope as required for the assigned post

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent; Prior security/law enforcement preferred
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the facility and property
• Must have the ability to provide a high level of proficiency in providing security and customer service
• Must be physically and mentally able to intervene in stressful and demanding circumstances while maintaining composure
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must maintain professional appearance including adherence to dress code as required
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must pass criminal background check and drug screening

In return, we offer competitive compensation, along with comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental and vision benefits, life insurance, a 401(k) with company match and a corporate team environment with opportunity of advancement. Also includes on-site company fitness gym, discounts on housing and home appliances.

• competitive compensation
• comprehensive benefits
• medical and dental and vision benefits
• life insurance
• a 401(k) with company match
• a corporate team environment with opportunity of advancement
• on-site company fitness gym
• discounts on housing and home appliances

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.