Casual Security Officer (Evenings/Nights)

CASUAL Security Officer Locations: Cape May, NJ (Evening/ Nights) Hourly Rate: $20.00 Opening Date: February 25, 2026 Closing Date: Until Filled I. POSITION SUMMARY Security Officer at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry (CMLF) is responsible for providing generalsecurity and safety services, making notifications, and supporting the police operations at theCMLF as assigned. This casual position is part-time with no guaranteed minimum number ofhours, 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 answertelephones and transfer calls when necessary.* Prepare and maintain records as required.* Patrol buildings and property, examining doors, windows, and gates to assure theyare secured and inspect premises for signs of intrusion and interruption of utilityservice.* Inspection of vehicles prior to boarding the ferries, which includes possible bendingand kneeling to inspect undercarriages and compartments* Detain unauthorized persons and notify the police. The Security Officer must possessthe 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 specifiedtemperature in buildings or cold storage rooms.* Assist employees, managers, and police officers in emergency situations. SecurityOfficers communicate and cooperate with local law enforcement agencies. Theyactivate and deactivate alarm systems. Security Officers engage in interpersonalcommunications with the public and co-workers by promoting a professional andcourteous 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 followingestablished safety and security practices, and by reporting safety and securityhazards. 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 areaffected 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 obstaclesand jumping down from elevated surfaces. Security Officers may performmathematical calculations, determine the need for repair and reliability ofdepartmental 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, departmentalrules/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 stressfulsituations.* Ability to evaluate a situation, respond correctly, and apply appropriate discretionand 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, coldwinters) in the uniforms provided by the Delaware River and Bay Authority; thisenvironment includes open spaces (i.e., parking lots, driveways, roadways) andbuildings 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 andrandom drug testing.* Delaware River and Bay Authority requires all employees to have direct deposit witha financial institution or enroll in the payroll card program to receive their bi-weeklypay ************************ If you are interested in applying for this position please complete the on-line application atwww.drba.net. In addition, you also have the option of attaching a resume to the completedapplication.