Job Description
CASUAL Security Officer
Locations: Cape May, NJ (Evening/ Nights)
Hourly Rate: $20.00
Opening Date: October 2, 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
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If you are interested in applying for this position please complete the on-line application at
In addition, you also have the option of attaching a resume to the completed
application.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Summer work, Casual work, Seasonal work, Local area, Rotating shift, Afternoon shift,