Part-Time Armed Security Officer

Responsibilities

• Provide security protection and access control for all government property, classified material, and personnel within assigned areas of responsibility to preclude unauthorized access, theft, or intentional destruction.
• Report/respond to unusual or emergency situations.
• Be alert for potential security, property or safety concerns and initiate the appropriate actions.
• Control ingress/egress into and/or out of posted/controlled/security areas.
• Prevent/report all violations of security and safety rules and regulations.
• Respond to protective alarm signals or other unusual/suspicious activities.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all security and guard orders, written and oral, pertaining to the assigned duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Duties require lifting more than 10 pounds, bending twisting, standing and some activities that involve standing for long periods of time, often without breaks.
• Requires conducting foot patrols and response to alarms in varied weather conditions.
• 90% of the work will require some sort of physical activity frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects/gear.
• Must have visual and audio acuity to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment, machines such as fire equipment and apparatuses, firearms and clearing barrels.
• May be subject to outdoor conditions including extreme temperatures and weather (hot and cold).
• Subject to high noise levels.
• Subject to hazards including a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• May be required to be fitted for and/or wear a respirator.
• May be required to climb stairs or ladders and walk-up inclines and on uneven terrain.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• High School education or GED.
• At least 21 years old.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen.
• Two (2) years’ prior work experience in armed security or equivalent in the military or law enforcement.
• Effective oral and written communication ability.
• NJ driver's license.
• NJ State Armed Security Officers Registration Act (SORA) license.
• NJ State Firearms Permit to Carry.
• Physically fit and in good general health without any physical defects or abnormalities, able to perform guard duties and pass a physical abilities test.
• Ability to handle office related material such as, computer equipment, printout paper, notebooks, ledgers, badge printer.
• Must be able to obtain a Department of Homeland Security Suitability certification.