Security Guard

Position: Security Guard (Full-time/Part-time)

Reports To: Director of Operations

Department: Operations

Salary Range: $15.50 - $18.50 per hour

Job Description

Security personnel are typically the first representative of the Battleship NJ Museum and Memorial staff guests will encounter upon their arrival.  Security will meet, greet, and secure in a professional and friendly manner.

• Security guards work eight-hour shifts, to provide twenty-four-hour coverage, seven days a week. The available shifts are 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m., 12:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Scheduling for part-time guards are designed to fill open shifts, with the opportunity to obtain additional hours on a per diem basis during events or other special programs held aboard the ship

Responsibilities

• Greet museum staff, guests, volunteers, and vendors upon entry
• Monitor the Wiggins Park Marina
• Manage access points
• Monitor surveillance equipment, electrical, lights and HVAC systems
• Observe and report security, safety incidents and conditions, including accidents and medical emergencies
• Respond to fire and security alarms
• Secure premises
• Control traffic
• Collect parking donations
• Comes to work; is on time and completes shift assignments (including overtime, if assigned)
• Has a neat, professional appearance and comes to work in complete and clean clothing (red shirt and black or khaki pants)
• Possess a friendly professional demeanor and provides quality customer service

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Skills

• Must demonstrate strong customer service skills
• Good communicator (both verbal and written) and capable of handling typical crisis situations both efficiently and effectively

Additional Notes

With or without reasonable accommodation, the physical and mental requirements of this job may include the following: seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly. Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling. Frequent sitting, standing and walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain. Additional physical requirements may include, frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.

Because we know that no one will meet 100% of what is expected for any role, and because we understand that some applicants could refrain from applying if they do not meet 100% of qualifications, we urge you to consider applying if much of this description describes you.

Battleship New Jersey recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Battleship New Jersey may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting, search firms and others.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Battleship New Jersey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Submit your resume and cover letter here. Please do not attempt to contact directly. Thank you for your interest in the Battleship New Jersey.