SOUTH JERSEY PORT CORPORATION

NOTICE OF JOB OPENING

DATE: 03/20/2024

Part Time Security Guard

SUMMARY: The successful applicant must be willing and 100% able to perform, unrestricted, all functions of work involving security at both Broadway Terminal and the Balzano Marine Terminal.

GENERAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is generally performed from the standing position or getting in and out of truck seat 3 foot high.

Work is performed seven days a week, 24 hours a day with various hour shifts under prevailing weather conditions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

· Good communication skills using phones and radios, able to write reports.

· Checking credentials signing in/out and screening of individuals entering the facility.

· Walk approximately ¼ to ½ mile every hour repetitively for 8 hours, over rough terrain.

· Ability to climb gangways of visiting ships approximately 30 feet high on an incline of 45˚.

· Able to stand on feet for up to 8 hours while working in guard booth tending trucks and visitors.

· Shut down sprinkler systems requiring turning of valve wheel.

The New Jersey First Act, effective September 1, 2011, established residency requirements for all public employees. The applicant shall have their principal residence in the State of New Jersey.

· Must have a high school diploma or equivalence. Previous security experience is preferred.

· Must possess a Federal Transportation Worker Identification Credentials, issued by the Transportation Security Administration.

· Must possess a valid, unrevoked, and unsuspended driver’s license.

Management will judge whether an applicant is qualified for this position. Certain portions of the examination procedure may be waived by Management based on an applicant’s experience in performing this level of work.

PROCEDURE:

Applicants interested in applying for the above position should submit a written application and resume to the email indicated.

Disclaimer:
This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions as covered under the American Disabilities Act expected of an employee. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an employee. An employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Employees with disabilities must meet qualification standards that are job-related and consistent with business necessity and must be able to perform the “essential functions” of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.13 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you legally allowed to work in the United States??

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• military: 1 year (Preferred)
• Security: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• TWIC Card (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Camden, NJ 08103 (Required)

Work Location: In person