Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

CASUAL Security Officer- Apply at

 

Locations: Cape May, NJ

 

Hourly Rate: $20.00

 

Apply Directly on the website at 

 

I. POSITION SUMMARY

 

Security Officer at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry (CMLF) is responsible for providing general security and safety services, making notifications, and supporting the police operations at the CMLF as assigned. This casual position is part-time with no guaranteed minimum number of hours, nor are there any guaranteed assignments.

 

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

· Guard grounds, buildings, and other property.

· Monitor traffic to and from buildings and grounds.

· Direct visitors and vehicles to various parts of buildings and grounds. They answer telephones and transfer calls when necessary.

· Prepare and maintain records as required.

· Patrol buildings and property, examining doors, windows, and gates to assure they are secured and inspect premises for signs of intrusion and interruption of utility service.

· Inspection of vehicles prior to boarding the ferries, which includes possible bending and kneeling to inspect undercarriages and compartments

· Detain unauthorized persons and notify the police. The Security Officer must possess the physical ability necessary to subdue attacking or resisting individuals.

· Observe departing personnel to guard against theft of Authority property.

· Guard against illegal acts, such as sabotage, and espionage.

· Patrol areas on foot, bicycle, golf cart, and automobile.

· Perform light janitorial duties and set thermostatic controls to maintain a specified temperature in buildings or cold storage rooms.

· Assist employees, managers, and police officers in emergency situations. Security Officers communicate and cooperate with local law enforcement agencies. They activate and deactivate alarm systems. Security Officers engage in interpersonal communications with the public and co-workers by promoting a professional and courteous environment at Authority facilities.

· Participate with co-workers and supervisors in the advancement of the Cape May-Lewes Ferry's mission statement and the troop's goals and objectives.

· Protect the public, co-workers and themselves from harm and injury by following established safety and security practices, and by reporting safety and security hazards. Security Officers are expected to correct safety and security hazards, if reasonably within their ability to do so.

· Work rotating shifts and be required to adapt to various working conditions that are affected by weather and seasonal changes in the Ferry’s operation.

· Provide first-aid, CPR, and properly apply an AED in a medical emergency.

· Assist police officers as instructed. This may also include climbing over obstacles and jumping down from elevated surfaces. Security Officers may perform mathematical calculations, determine the need for repair and reliability of departmental equipment and perform random equipment inspections.

· Provides the highest level of customer service

 

III. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

 

· Knowledge of laws related to their security duties, departmental rules/regulation/procedures, as well as other resource materials.

· Ability to drive in non-emergency conditions.

· Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and cope with stressful situations.

· Ability to evaluate a situation, respond correctly, and apply appropriate discretion and common sense.

· Ability to provide superior customer service

 

IV. TYPICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT

 

· Must be able to endure working in seasonal temperatures (i.e., hot summers, cold winters) in the uniforms provided by the Delaware River and Bay Authority; this environment includes open spaces (i.e., parking lots, driveways , roadways) and buildings

 

 

V. REQUIREMENTS

 

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Twenty-one (21) years of age or older.

• A citizen of the United States.

 

 

 

VI. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

 

· Subject to pre-employment physical, background check, and pre-employment and random drug testing.

· Delaware River and Bay Authority requires all employees to have direct deposit with a financial institution or enroll in the payroll card program to receive their bi-weekly pay

 

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If you are interested in applying for this position please complete the on-line application at . In addition, you also have the option of attaching a resume to the completed application.

 

 

Company Description

The Delaware River and Bay Authority, a bi-state government agency created by Compact in 1962 operates the Delaware Memorial Bridge—the world’s second longest twin span suspension bridge, the Cape May-Lewes Ferry System, and the Delaware City - Salem Ferry Crossing on the Delaware River, as well as five regional aviation facilities, including the Wilmington-Philadelphia Regional Airport located in New Castle, DE. Since its inception, the DRBA has successfully carried out its primary mission of providing vital transportation links between the states of Delaware and New Jersey.

Company Description

The Delaware River and Bay Authority, a bi-state government agency created by Compact in 1962 operates the Delaware Memorial Bridge—the world’s second longest twin span suspension bridge, the Cape May-Lewes Ferry System, and the Delaware City - Salem Ferry Crossing on the Delaware River, as well as five regional aviation facilities, including the Wilmington-Philadelphia Regional Airport located in New Castle, DE. Since its inception, the DRBA has successfully carried out its primary mission of providing vital transportation links between the states of Delaware and New Jersey.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Part time, Summer work, Casual work, Seasonal work, Local area, Shift work, Rotating shift,

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