Security Guard | Temporary | Palisades, New York

Security Guard | Temporary | Palisades, New York


Company
Planned Companies
Location
New York, NY
Job Type
Full-time and Part-time
Posted
3 days ago
Via
via Lensa

Job Description
Description

Position at Planned Companies

Planned Companies -Temporary Security Guard- Job Description

Schedule: 7 days per week, 4:00PM-12:00AM or 12:00AM-7:00AM

Summary

Residential and commercial properties want to ensure peace of mind and effective response to challenges more than ever. This is why our Planned Security Services (PSS) division is hiring friendly and professional Private Security Guards to provide routine patrol and safety checks, gate house security, mobile patrol, fire watch and control room monitoring.

Primary Job Responsibilities:
• Routine security & safety patrol of property and structures to ensure order and establish a security presence.
• Verify and track access credentials of residents, guests, vendors, and deliveries to the property.
• Ensure all exits, doors, and windows are secure and functioning.
• Monitor and track surveillance cameras (CCTV) to identify disruptions or unlawful acts.
• Respond to, investigate, and assess notifications, communications, and alarms.
• Provide security related assistance and support to residents, guests and vendors in need.
• Report uninvited guests, suspicious possessions, and all unlawful acts to the proper authorities.
• Create and submit daily surveillance and incident reports to Planned Security Services management.
Requirements:
• New York Security License and Valid Driver's License.
• 2+ years of experience as a Security Officer or Guard.
• Knowledge of local, regional, and state legal guidelines for area security and public safety
• Excellent surveillance and observation skills.
• Experience with Closed Circuit (CCTV) surveillance systems.
• Training in First Aid, Basis Life Saving (BLS) and self-defense
• Strong report writing and clear verbal communication skills.
• A High School diploma is required.
Benefits
• Full-time employees (defined as working 30 or more hours per week) are eligible for medical, dental, vision and other ancillary benefits.
• All employees (full-time and part-time) are eligible to participate in the company's 401K which has an employer match.

"Planned Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Planned Companies does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in the provision of employment opportunities and benefits."

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As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the minimum wage for security guards in the United States is $7.25 per hour as of January 1 2026. Non-exempt security guards must receive overtime at 1.5 times the regular rate for all hours over 40 in a workweek under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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