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**POSITION TITLE: Municipal Armed Security Guard** **POSITION DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS** **Woodbridge Township is seeking to hire qualified individuals for the position of Municipal Armed Security Guard(s). This is a part time position and the hours are generally 8:30am-4:30pm. Must have excellent interpersonal skills**. **Under direction, patrols the building and provides protection to persons gathered therein from harm, and guards and protects public property against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal or unauthorized entry; does other related duties as required.** **Responsibilities include but are not limited to** **:** - **Stands at a post and maintains orderly flow of individuals on entering and leaving.** - **Identifies employees and visitors entering or leaving the building by recognition of faces/ID badges.** - **Observes departing individuals who carry unusually large packages or bundles to prevent the theft of government property such as office equipment, books, films, and so forth, and determines if the individual warrants searching.** - **Observes individuals entering and leaving premises to ensure their safe and orderly conduct.** - **Knowledge of security measures in detaining persons.** - **Preparedness to react promptly to situations requiring action.** - **Propensity to remain alert while performing repetitive duties.** - **Ability to maintain order among visitors.** - **Knowledge of procedures to follow in dealing with an emergency.** - **Capacity to put up with and handle verbal abuse from a person or a group.** **Applicants are required to** **possess a valid New Jersey Driver’s License, must be SORA Certified and possess a Retired Officers Permit to Carry a Firearm or have a Permit to Carry a Firearm under SORA. Other requirements include the ability to work alone or as a team and be able to provide a Letter of Recommendation from their previous employer.** **The Township of Woodbridge, New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer** **The Township of Woodbridge has a residency preference in all hiring matters.**
Salary estimate
$47,000 – $63,000/yr
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