Security Guard

Description About the Role

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is hiring Security Guards! Working under close supervision, the Security Guard observes activity at a particular post and reports any unusual activities to the supervisor. Security Guards perform routine monitoring, reporting duties, and follow specific guidelines for observing and reporting incidents.

Security Guards are responsible for reporting malfunctions of equipment that may impact the security or well-being of the facility to supervisor and/or facility management. In addition, they verify pedestrian and vehicle authorization for access through an assigned post and may be required to monitor CCTVs or other similar equipment and report irregularities as observed. Security Guards will perform other related duties, as required.

• The Port Authority's Security Guards are assigned to various locations within New York and New Jersey including Downtown Manhattan, Jersey City, Holland and Lincoln Tunnels
• This is a 24-hour, 7 days-a-week operation that will involve working rotating shifts and/or irregular shifts and holidays.
• Security Guards interact with the traveling public, Port Authority facilities' and outside agencies' staff with courtesy and professionalism.
• Qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an assessment process.

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Valid Driver's License.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in any one or any combination of the following fields:
  Security Guard/Watchman, Police Officer
  -or
  - The United States Military in a police military security position - or - College credits from an accredited institution of higher learning in Criminal Justice
  -or
  - Police Science at the equivalent rate of 32 credits per year.

• The Security Officer Registration Act (SORA) License

Only candidates who qualify on both the written exam and oral interview will be under further consideration. Selected applicants will be subject to a comprehensive background check.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.

The starting salary for the Security Guard position is $20.54 hourly (subject to collective bargaining agreement).