Security Guard - Earl Morgan

JCFPL

JOB TITLE:

Security Guard

DEPARTMENT: Facilities
LOCATION:Earl Morgan Branch
REPORTS TO: Director of Facilities
CIVIL SERVICE

JOB TITLE:

Security Guard
SALARY RANGE: $39,942 - $40,986 per year
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Full-Time
WORKWEEK:6am - 8pm (scheduled 35 hours/week). Evenings and weekends will be scheduled as needed.
Final date to receive applications: September 17, 2026

Under the direction of the Branch Manager, patrols the grounds and building to provide protection to persons gathered therein from harm, and guards and protects public property against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal or unauthorized entry; does other related duties as required.
A valid SORA (Security Officer Registration Act) license is required or must be obtained within the first 45 days of employment and maintained throughout employment.

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Inspects assigned areas for those conditions that may contribute to fire (for example, discarded burning cigarettes) and see to it that fire extinguishers are in place and undisturbed or operational.
• Sits and views a monitor screen or electronic surveillance board and remains alert to movement on screen which would indicate the presence of unauthorized persons or intruders in restricted area.
• Sits or stands at a post and maintains orderly flow of individuals on entering and leaving.
• Observes departing individuals who carry unusually large packages or bundles to prevent the theft of government property such as office equipment, nooks, films, and so forth, and determines if individual warrants searching.
• Removes unwilling person from premises after issuing verbal warning regarding a rule violation concerning disorderly conduct, loitering, unauthorized entry and so forth.
• Restrains violent or disorderly persons who are intent on disturbing government proceedings or harming themselves or others.
• Tells occupants of building to evacuate premises and warns about impending danger from explosives, fires, and so forth to ensure an orderly and safe exit.

• Knowledge of security measures in detaining persons
• Knowledge of fire prevention
• Knowledge of problems involved in safeguarding persons, buildings, grounds, and properties.
• Knowledge of techniques used in maintaining order among groups of people congregating on public property.
• Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to work harmoniously with associates, visitors, and other groups and individuals interested in security problems.
• Ability to understand the emotional, adjustment, and other problems of person who have been deprived of their liberty.
• Ability to remain cool and decisive in emergency situations.

• Appointee will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
• SORA (Security Officer Registration Act) license is required or must be obtained within the first 45 days of employment and maintained throughout employment.

For all employees, regardless of full-time or part-time status, JCFPL is considered the primary employer. Work hours are assigned according to the Library’s operational needs. Work hours are not scheduled to accommodate employees’ other employment, academic, or other outside obligations, except in circumstances agreed upon in writing by the employee and the employee’s supervisor.
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