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Unarmed Security Officer - Northern New Jersey - SORA Required- Sat/Sunday

OPS Security Group, Jersey City, NJ, United States


Unarmed Security Officer - Northern New Jersey - SORA Required- Sat/Sunday
Job Category:

SECURITY SERVICES

Requisition Number:

UNARM001419

Posted : April 21, 2026

Part-Time

Location
3 Journal Square
2935 John F. Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07306, USA

3 Medical Plan Choices for full medical coverage

Optional Health Savings Account

Vision

401K with employer matching dollar for dollar match from 1-3%, 50% Employer Match on 4-5%

Paid parental leave (4 weeks)

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

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

Reliable transportation

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) – 19 push-ups (2 minutes) followed by a 10 minute break; 1.5 mile run in 17 minutes and 30 seconds or less

Ability to use force, up to and including deadly force, when reasonably justified

Equal Opportunity Employer
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.

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