A valid Security Officer Registration Act (SORA) license is required, or must be obtained within the first 45 days of employment and maintained throughout employment.
A New Jersey-valid driver's license is required only if operating a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties.
Knowledge of security measures in detaining persons.
Knowledge of fire prevention.
Knowledge of problems involved in safeguarding persons, buildings, grounds, and properties.
Knowledge of techniques used in maintaining order among groups of people congregating on public property.
Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions.
Ability to work harmoniously with associates, visitors, and other groups and individuals interested in security problems.
Ability to understand the emotional, adjustment, and other problems of persons who have been deprived of their liberty.
Ability to remain cool and decisive in emergency situations.
Must satisfy New Jersey First Act residency requirements.
Must verify the minimum experience and skills required for the associated New Jersey Civil Service job title.
Responsibilities
Patrol the grounds and building to protect people from harm and safeguard public property against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal or unauthorized entry.
Inspect assigned areas for conditions that may contribute to fire and ensure fire extinguishers are in place, undisturbed, and operational.
Monitor surveillance screens or electronic surveillance boards for movement indicating unauthorized persons or intruders in restricted areas.
Maintain orderly flow of individuals entering and leaving at an assigned post.
Observe departing individuals carrying unusually large packages or bundles to prevent theft of government property, and determine whether a search is warranted.
Remove unwilling individuals from the premises after a verbal warning about rule violations such as disorderly conduct, loitering, or unauthorized entry.
Restrain violent or disorderly individuals intent on disturbing proceedings or harming themselves or others.
Direct building occupants to evacuate and warn them of impending dangers, such as explosives or fires, to ensure an orderly and safe exit.
Perform other related duties as required.
JCFPL JOB TITLE: Security Guard
DEPARTMENT: Facilities
LOCATION: Earl Morgan Branch
REPORTS TO: Director of Facilities
CIVIL SERVICE JOB TITLE: Security Guard
SALARY RANGE: $39,942 - $40,986 per year
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Full-Time
WORKWEEK: 6am - 8pm (scheduled 35 hours/week). Evenings and weekends will be scheduled as needed.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:September 17, 2026
BENEFIT SUMMARY: This summary outlines the general benefits available to library employees, designed to support their health, financial security, and work-life balance. Benefits available to Full-Time Employees: Medical coverage 60 days from the first day of employment, Prescription coverage is the first of the month following 60 days of employment at no cost to the employee and additional cost per each dependent added. Dental coverage is provided at no cost 60 days after the first day of employment. Vision coverage is provided at no cost and reimbursed at $250.00 per year. Additional Full-Time benefits include Life & AD&D insurance, 403b, Participation in pension plan (dependent on age at the time of hire date). Part-Time Employee benefits include participation in pension plan and sick/vacation leave. A more detailed summary can be found on our Employment Opportunities page located at www.jclibrary.org
JCFPL is the largest municipal library in the State of New Jersey, with ten locations and growing, and a collection comprising over 2.5 million print and digital items. Our staff of nearly 120 dedicated individuals serves the residents, students, and workers of Jersey City: the largest city in Hudson County, N.J., and the second-largest city in New Jersey.
The staff of JCFPL reflects the cultural and linguistic diversity of Jersey City, which is consistently ranked as the most diverse community in the United States. Collectively, our staff speaks over 16 languages, including English, Spanish, Arabic, Hindi, Tagalog, Gujarati, Marathi, Igbo, Portuguese, and others.
JCFPL is committed to building on our strong foundation and expanding our ability to meet the needs of Jersey City’s growing and increasingly diverse community.
About the Position: Under the direction of the Branch Manager, patrols the grounds and building to provide 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.
A valid SORA (Security Officer Registration Act) license is required or must be obtained within the first 45 days of employment and maintained throughout employment.
Job Duties: The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
Inspects assigned areas for those conditions that may contribute to fire (for example, discarded burning cigarettes) and see to it that fire extinguishers are in place and undisturbed or operational.
Sits and views a monitor screen or electronic surveillance board and remains alert to movement on screen which would indicate the presence of unauthorized persons or intruders in restricted area.
Sits or stands at a post and maintains orderly flow of individuals on entering and leaving.
Observes departing individuals who carry unusually large packages or bundles to prevent the theft of government property such as office equipment, nooks, films, and so forth, and determines if individual warrants searching.
Removes unwilling person from premises after issuing verbal warning regarding a rule violation concerning disorderly conduct, loitering, unauthorized entry and so forth.
Restrains violent or disorderly persons who are intent on disturbing government proceedings or harming themselves or others.
Tells occupants of building to evacuate premises and warns about impending danger from explosives, fires, and so forth to ensure an orderly and safe exit.
Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of security measures in detaining persons
Knowledge of fire prevention
Knowledge of problems involved in safeguarding persons, buildings, grounds, and properties.
Knowledge of techniques used in maintaining order among groups of people congregating on public property.
Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions.
Ability to work harmoniously with associates, visitors, and other groups and individuals interested in security problems.
Ability to understand the emotional, adjustment, and other problems of person who have been deprived of their liberty.
Ability to remain cool and decisive in emergency situations.
REQUIRED LICENSE:
Appointee will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
SORA (Security Officer Registration Act) license is required or must be obtained within the first 45 days of employment and maintained throughout employment.
NOTES: For all employees, regardless of full-time or part-time status, JCFPL is considered the primary employer. Work hours are assigned according to the Library’s operational needs. Work hours are not scheduled to accommodate employees’ other employment, academic, or other outside obligations, except in circumstances agreed upon in writing by the employee and the employee’s supervisor.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for the employee for this job. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
This vacancy is associated with a New Jersey Civil Service job title. The New Jersey Civil Service Commission requires all incumbents to possess and be prepared to verify the minimum experience and skills required for the associated Civil Service job title.
This position is subject to residency requirements as set forth in the New Jersey First Act and not available for work visa sponsorship.