Security Officer PT (44905)

Inter-Con Security; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Recognition and Reward Programs

Training and Career Development

Medical, dental, Holidays, vacation, sick leave

401(k) retirement plan

Uniform and equipment provided

Job summary

Inter-Con Security in Jersey City, New Jersey is hiring an Airport Security Agent to oversee security operations and ensure safety at assigned areas. Responsibilities include monitoring for suspicious activity, enforcing regulations, and assisting in emergencies. Candidates must be certified as guards in New Jersey and comply with uniform guidelines. Benefits include competitive pay, training opportunities, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills are necessary for reporting incidents.
• Adherence to uniform and appearance guidelines.
• Ability to handle emergencies effectively.

Responsibilities

• Monitor for suspicious activity and enforce security rules.
• Conduct vehicle inspections and ensure compliance.
• Provide assistance during emergencies.

Skills

Observing and reporting suspicious activity

Enforcing rules and regulations

Assisting during emergencies

Education

Certification as guard by New Jersey State

Job description

Airport Security Agent

As an Airport Security Agent, you will protect high‑value facilities, monitor for suspicious activity, enforce security rules, and provide assistance during emergencies.

Duties

• Observe and report suspicious activity and behavior to the Port Authority Police.
• Protect the areas to which they are assigned.
• Enforce rules and regulations as set forth by the Port Authority in the Airport Security Agent Manual, Manager Bulletins, etc.
• Familiarize themselves with all post orders.
• Maintain an operationally efficient post and help people who require assistance or information, provided doing so does not distract from or prevent successful completion of security services.
• Supervise and ensure compliance with Port Authority and federal rules and regulations regarding the identification of personnel and vehicles accessing the AOA/SIDA.
• Conduct vehicle inspections as required.
• Immediately report to PAPD when an unauthorized individual attempts to (or has already gained) access to the Facility without required authorization.
• Report any unruly individuals attempting physical altercations with the ASA or anyone else on Port Authority property.
• Immediately report any fires to PAPD.
• Direct traffic at post, as required.
• Provide construction escort services as required.
• Conduct periodic inspections of all contractor work areas at designated times to ascertain compliance with security procedures.
• Report unclaimed or unattended property to PAPD.
• Make full reports to supervisors of all unusual circumstances.
• Continually perform normal and additional assigned job duties during emergencies as directed by the Manager.
• Screen and/or log persons and/or vehicles seeking access to restricted areas of the Facility.
• Report hazardous conditions identified during the performance of duties, including but not limited to ice, snow conditions, holes in fences, defective lighting and/or light outages, opened, unlocked or broken gates and sounding of alarms.
• Perform Airport perimeter fence inspections as required by the Manager.
• Respond to and investigate door alarms at specific terminals and other facilities/buildings within a specified time period, resolving conditions and reporting to Security Operations Center.
• Assist PAPD by rendering aid to persons in public areas at the Facility when required until arrival of medical assistance.
• Respond to and assist in situations involving fires, explosions, bomb threats, floods, crowd control and all other types of unspecified emergencies.
• Perform fire watch functions.
• Report vehicle and patron accidents to PAPD. Prepare handwritten reports as required.
• Maintain a log of activity occurring during the tour, making particular note of unusual incidents or activity.
• Monitor vehicles and personnel in secured/restricted areas.
• Use watch‑clocks or similar technology such as an Electronic Guard Tour Monitoring System (EGTMS).
• In the event of a vehicle fire, provide after‑notification of the incident to PAPD, utilizing vehicle fire extinguishers and other available equipment pending the arrival of emergency equipment.
• Airport Security Agents are required to report for duty 30 minutes prior to their assigned tour in order to stand roll‑call and to travel to post.
• Perform all other specific responsibilities and duties as required by the Manager.
• Each position assigned hereunder shall be on post at all times during the scheduled hours and that post shall not be unoccupied for any reason during the scheduled shift unless properly relieved or the location is secured in a Port Authority approved manner.
• Dress in uniform at all times while on duty.

Specific Benefits Include

• Competitive Pay
• Recognition and Reward Programs
• Training and Career Development
• Opportunities for Medical, dental, Holidays, vacation and sick, and 401(k) retirement plan
• Uniform and equipment providedAdditional benefits vary depending on position

Requirements and Qualifications

• Relief personnel are required for this position.
• All Airport Security Agents shall adhere to the Port Authority uniform and appearance guidelines and its subsequent approved iterations while on duty (unless documented medical issues require otherwise).
• Airport Security Agents shall not use personal cell/wireless telephone and/or communication devices while on post, except as approved by the Manager.
• Airport Security Agents shall comply with all requirements of the Section of the SOW entitled Tours of Duty (Section 8).
• Airport Security Agents assigned to work in the state of New Jersey shall be certified as guards by New Jersey State.
• Airport Security Agents working in New York shall be certified by New York City Fire Department (FDNY) as fire watch and provide fire watch coverage as required by the Manager.

Inter‑Con Security Systems, Inc. is an affirmative action employer who provides equal employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals, as well as other protected groups. License PPO# 6822