Unarmed Security Officer - Northern New Jersey - SORA Required

Unarmed Security Officer - Northern New Jersey - SORA Required

Job Category: Security Services

Requisition Number: PERDI001418

Posted: April 22, 2026

Part-Time

Location: Edison, NJ 08837, USA

Job Details

Description

Shift: Saturday 8 am- 4 pm and Sunday = 4pm-12 am

Benefits:

• 3 Medical Plan Choices for full medical coverage
• Optional Health Savings Account
• Vision
• Dental
• 401K with employer matching dollar for dollar match from 1-3%, 50% Employer Match on 4-5%
• Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
• Earned Sick and Safe Leave accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked
• Paid training
• Defined vertical mobility and promotion opportunity

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

•Responding to emergencies

• Ability to walk and strong observations
• Report writing skills
• 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
• High school diploma or GED
• (1) year experience in armed security recommended
• Must be able to pass PAT and ASO course
• Must be able to pass drug screen
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient time management skills
• Reliable transportation
• Excellent de-escalation skills
• Proficient firearms 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
• Beards are not permitted. Mustaches must be clean and neatly trimmed. Mustaches may not extend down onto the upper lip area or down the sides past the juncture of the upper and lower lip lines. Mustaches will not extend beyond the corner of the mouth more than 3/8th inch. Handlebars are not allowed.
• Officer's fingernails shall not extend more that ¼ inch from the tip of the finger or interfere in any ways in the performance of duty or with the safe drawing of issued equipment. Fingernail polish is allowed if it does not distract from the uniform.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

These are physical and mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed. Inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position. Upon request for a reasonable accommodation, the Company may be able to adjust or excuse one or more of these requirements, depending on the requirement, the essential functions to which it relates, and the proposed accommodation.

•Ability to work under stress / pressure •Ability to lift 25 pounds •Ability to wear a uniform •Ability to pass Physical Agility Test (PAT)

Our Mission:

To lead the way in caring for, compensating and offering careers to our people, who in turn provide unparalleled professional services to our clients.

Our Virtues:

People First: Treat people with dignity and respect and help them become who they are capable of becoming.

Servant Leadership: Continuously improve and bring out excellence in others by modeling it yourself.

Accountability: Stay loyal to what you said you would do long after the mood you said it in has changed.

Diligence: Proceed on the course you laid out knowing that all good things come with time, effort and creativity.

Integrity: Give people a reason to trust you knowing that a true measure of character is what you do without reward and how you treat those who can do nothing for you.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

At-Will Employment

Employment with OPS Security Group is voluntary and subject to termination by the employee or OPS Security Group at will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time. Nothing in this document shall be interpreted to conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of OPS Security Group employees.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.