Security Officer

Under direction during an assigned tour of duty, patrols the grounds and buildings to protect persons and property. Transports staff and residents off site and between buildings, moves resident beds as required.

• Under direction during an assigned tour of duty, patrols the grounds and buildings to protect persons and property. Transports staff and residents off site and between buildings, moves resident beds as required.

• Patrols the grounds and buildings to protect the residents, visitors, staff and property of the facility
• Controls traffic and parking on the grounds of the facility when assigned
• Assures that equipment allocated to the security office is properly used and safeguarded
• Follows standard operating procedures and other regulations
• Able to lift 50 lbs
• Able to push or pull beds, furniture, file cabinets, etc.
• Able to shovel snow
• Able to walk 6 flights of stairs
• Able to restrain visitors/residents or staff in minor violent situations

• Attends required in-service training as well as other training and development programs
• Does related work as required
• Transports or moves beds as required

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English sufficiently to perform the job.
• Graduation from high school or vocational school or the equivalent.
• Possession of a valid New Jersey driver's license.

• Two years of paid professional work experience involving the safeguarding of person and property at a large facility or on a police force.

$16.07/hour

UNION POSITION

PERS PENSION

Generous PTO