Unarmed Security Officer - Glassboro, NJ - Weekend Overnight

Colonial Security Services; Glassboro (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Security Services in Glassboro, NJ seeks a Security Officer for a Sat/Sun 12am-6am shift to protect luxury off-campus apartments for college students. Duties include patrolling nine buildings, monitoring CCTV, handling incidents, and assisting residents while maintaining calm under pressure.

Responsibilities include documenting reports, communicating with management, and aiding emergency services as needed.

Qualifications

• NJ SORA license is required.
• Prior security or related field experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer service mindset focusing on residents and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular patrols across the property and nine buildings to ensure safety.
• Be vigilant for suspicious activity, unauthorized individuals, or security breaches.
• Use surveillance systems to monitor CCTV and common areas.
• Respond promptly to security alerts and incidents captured on CCTV.
• Prepare detailed shift reports with incidents and observations.
• Communicate security concerns to management and offer improvements.
• Take accurate messages for incoming calls and relay information promptly.
• Serve as a contact for emergency services and coordinate responses.
• Assist residents and tenants locked out of apartments with verification.
• Address noise disturbances and smoking violations per policy and local rules.
• Handle complaints professionally and seek peaceful resolutions.

Skills

NJ SORA License

Strong communication skills

Customer service mindset

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Job description

Position Title: Security Officer
Location: Glassboro, NJ

Shift Available: Sat/Sun 12am-6am

Job Description

As a Security Officer for luxury off-campus apartments catering to college students, you will play a crucial role in maintaining a safe and secure environment for residents and visitors. Your responsibilities will encompass various tasks ranging from patrolling the premises to addressing security concerns and assisting residents as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular patrols across the property, monitoring all nine buildings to ensure the safety and security of residents and facilities
• Be vigilant for any suspicious activities, unauthorized individuals, or potential security breaches
• Utilize surveillance equipment to monitor activities within common ares and sensitive locations
• Respond promptly to any security alerts or incidents captured on CCTV
• Compile detailed shift reports outlining any incidents, observations, or security-related issues encountered during patrols or through CCTV monitoring
• Communicate effectively with management regarding security concerns, providing timely updates and recommendations for improvement
• Take precise and accurate messages for incoming phone calls, ensuring all relevant information is documented and relayed promptly to the appropriate recipients
• Serve as a point of contact for emergency services personnel, providing assistance and coordinating responses during critical situations
• Assist students and tenants who may be locked out of their apartments, ensuring timely access while verifying their identity and residency
• Respond to and resolve noise disturbances and smoking violations in accordance with property policies and local regulations
• Handle complaints from residents professionally and diplomatically, seeking peaceful resolutions whenever possible

Qualifications

• NJ SORA License
• Prior experience in security or related field preferred
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure
• Customer service mindset with a focus on assisting residents and visitors courteously and efficiently