Security Guard in Jersey City, NJ
Job title from Planned Companies: Security Guard
Source: Planned Companies job site (jobs.jobvite.com). This job is posted on the company's own site; we last checked it on Oct 21, 2026.
See Jersey City, NJ on the map
License in New Jersey
To work as a security guard in New Jersey you need the Security Officer Certification (SORA certification), issued by the New Jersey State Police, Private Detective Unit (Security Officer Registration Act, SORA, N.J.S.A. 45:19A).
About Planned Companies here
Planned Companies has 1 more open security guard job in Jersey City, NJ.
Job description from Planned Companies
Planned Companies –Security – Job Description
Schedule: Thursday Friday 2pm to 10pm Saturday 8am to 4pm Sunday 8am to 8pm
Location: Jersey City, NJ
Pay Rate: $17.00
Summary
Residential and commercial properties want to ensure peace of mind and effective response to challenges more than ever. This is why our Planned Security Services (PSS) division is hiring friendly and professional Private Security Guards to provide routine patrol and safety checks, gate house security, mobile patrol, fire watch and control room monitoring.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Routine security & safety patrol of property and structures to ensure order and establish a security presence.
- Verify and track access credentials of residents, guests, vendors, and deliveries to the property.
- Ensure all exits, doors, and windows are secure and functioning.
- Monitor and track surveillance cameras (CCTV) to identify disruptions or unlawful acts.
- Respond to, investigate, and assess notifications, communications, and alarms.
- Provide security related assistance and support to residents, guests and vendors in need.
- Report uninvited guests, suspicious possessions, and all unlawful acts to the proper authorities.
- Create and submit daily surveillance and incident reports to Planned Security Services management.
Requirements:
- New Jersey Security Officer Registration Act (SORA) license and Clean/Valid Driver’s License.
- 2+ years of experience as a Security Officer or Guard.
- Knowledge of local, regional, and state legal guidelines for area security and public safety
- Excellent surveillance and observation skills.
- Experience with Closed Circuit (CCTV) surveillance systems.
- Training in First Aid, Basis Life Saving (BLS) and self-defense
- Strong report writing and clear verbal communication skills.
- A High School diploma is required.
Benefits
- Full-time employees (defined as working 30 or more hours per week) are eligible for medical, dental, vision and other ancillary benefits.
- All employees (full-time and part-time) are eligible to participate in the company’s 401K which has an employer match.
“Planned Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Planned Companies does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in the provision of employment opportunities and benefits.”
Apply on the Planned Companies site
More jobs like this
More security guard jobs near Jersey City, NJ
- Security Officer Patrol Driver Customer CareNew
- Unarmed
- Paid training
- Security Officer Part Time Routine Patrol
- Unarmed
- Paid training
- Security Officer Part Time Patrol Ambassador
- Paid training
- Security Officer Part Time Patrol
- Paid training
- Security Dock Attendant (Loading Dock Master)