Casual Security Officer Position Available In Cape May, New Jersey

Casual Security Officer Delaware River & Bay Authority (DRBA) United States, Jersey, Cape May Jun 17, 2025

CASUAL Security Officer Locations:

Cape May, NJ Hourly Rate:

$20.00

Opening Date:

May 21, 2025

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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
• If you are interested in applying for this position please complete the on-line application at
  www.

drba.net. In addition, you also have the option of attaching a resume to the completed
application.