About the Role
Johnson Security Bureau, Inc. is seeking to add a dedicated Security Officer to our team. Join our team and be part of a company with a rich heritage and decades of success. We value your customer service skills, dedication, and commitment to excellence. Apply today and embark on a rewarding career in a company that truly cares about its employees!
Responsibilities
- Monitor premises through regular patrols to ensure safety and security
- Control access to the facility by verifying identification and directing visitors
- Maintain a visible presence to deter unauthorized activity and ensure order
- Respond promptly to emergencies, incidents, and alarms, contacting emergency services when necessary
- Observe and report suspicious behavior, safety hazards, or security breaches
- Operate and monitor security systems, including surveillance cameras and fire alarm panels
- Provide assistance, information, and directions to visitors and staff in a professional manner
- Complete detailed incident reports, daily activity logs, and documentation
- Collaborate with team members and follow established security procedures and protocols
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of security experience preferred
- Valid New York State State Security Guard License
- CPR and First Aid certification
- High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure situations
- Basic proficiency with smartphones, tablets, and security systems
- Flexible schedule, including availability for weekends, evenings, and overnight shifts
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Ability to pass an extensive background check and drug screening
Skills
- Customer service skills
- Communication skills
- Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure situations
- Basic proficiency with smartphones, tablets, and security systems
Location
- New York City, NY
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Part-Time
Experience Level
- 2 years security experience
Education Level
- High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
Salary/Compensations
- $18.00/hour
Benefits
- 401K
- Direct Deposit (bi-weekly payroll)
- Healthcare coverage for you and your dependents
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid Vacation
- Sick Time
About the Company
- Johnson Security Bureau, Inc. has been providing professional security, transport, patrol and protective services for nearly sixty years.
- Based in the Bronx, New York, Johnson Security was founded in 1962 and incorporated in the State of New York.
- We are the oldest Black-owned security firm in New York State and among the oldest Black-owned security firms in the country.
- As a third generation, family-owned-and-operated enterprise, Johnson Security has established an impeccable record of providing our clients with greater peace of mind.
- Our firm has achieved this record through a diligently screened, thoroughly trained security force that embodies a genuine concern for the safety of our clients and their employees and visitors, as well as for the safeguarding of the facilities and communities we secure.
