Unarmed Security Officer - Northern New Jersey - SORA Required

Summary

Unarmed Security Officer - Northern New Jersey - SORA Required

Job Category: Security Services

Requisition Number: PERDI001355

Location: Jersey City, NJ 07306, USA

Job Details

Description

OPS Security Group offers competitive medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits for eligible employees in accordance with company policy. Benefits packages worth an estimated average of $300.00/month.

Job Summary: In this role Physical Security Officers (PSO's) can expect to be working in demanding and fast paced environments. PSO's may find themselves working in a wide range of areas to include medical centers, government facilities, hospitality venues and public events. Additionally PSOs may be asked to work with a firearm. The PSOs mission is to protect all people, information and property assigned, while delivering on high end customer service. PSOs represent the front line of our security services.

Job Duties / Essential Functions

Delivering high end customer service
Responding to emergencies
Deterring and preventing crime
Performing ingress/ egress control procedures
Investigating incidents
Completing daily logs and incident reports
Conducting regular walking or vehicle patrols
Building and Maintaining a professional rapport with clients, guests and co-workers
De-escalating conflicts
Detaining suspects
Monitoring CCTV cameras
Performing other related duties as assigned

Skills / Qualifications

Current and valid DL
SORA certification
High school diploma or GED
(1) year of experience in armed security is recommended
Must be able to pass drug screen
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proficient time management skills
Reliable transportation
Excellent de-escalation skills
Extensive use of force knowledge
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background investigation, urinalysis screening and OPS training requirements

Appearance

Officers shall maintain their hair in a neat, clean, and combed professional appearance

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

Ability to work under stress / pressure Ability to lift 25 pounds Ability to wear a uniform Ability to pass Physical Agility Test (PAT) Consisting of; - Perform 19 push-ups (2 minutes) followed by a 10 minute break - Run 1.5 miles in 17 minutes and 30 seconds or less Ability to use force, up to and including deadly force, when reasonably justified

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Military (Current/Retired)

Novice

Law Enforcement Officer (Retired)

Novice

Behaviors

Preferred

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Growth Opportunities

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

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