
Security Specialist (Part-Time)
Part-timeWest Orange, NJPart-timeSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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Job overview
The Security Specialist fosters building safety by managing access control and monitoring the flow of residents, visitors, guests, and building activities or emergencies. The role also handles resident requests and promotes a welcoming environment. The ideal candidate has security experience and knowledge of security systems and practices; enjoying meeting new people is a plus. The position is part-time in Essex County, New Jersey.
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Location & Shifts Available:
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Essex County, NJ
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Part-Time
Ideal candidate for this role:
The ideal candidate for this role is someone with Security experience and has knowledge of security systems and practices. A Security Specialist who enjoys meeting new people and creating a welcoming environment is a plus!
Rewards:
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Paid time off
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Medical/Vision benefits
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Referral bonuses
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Retirement Plan
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Mentorship Program
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Learning and Leadership opportunities
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Exceptional candidates have the potential to grow into Manager/Supervisor/Lead roles, overseeing larger teams and operational aspects of the business.
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Training & Development
Position Description:
The purpose of the Security Specialist position is to foster the safety of the building by handling access control by monitoring and documenting the flow of incoming and outgoing residents, visitors, guests, and building activities or building emergencies. The prospective candidate is also responsible for handling resident requests and promoting a welcoming environment.
Responsibilities:
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Pleasant and professional demeanor: ability to graciously interact with residents, guests, building vendors, and building management.
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Track all package deliveries, and daily activities using the building software program.
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Log & inform residents of incoming visitors & direct visitors.
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Maintain access control and review cameras to ensure the safety of the residents.
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Manage administrative requests on behalf of Property Managers.
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Independently navigate, troubleshoot, and de-escalate unpredictable situations that may arise including maintenance issues.
Requirements:
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High School Diploma
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SORA Certification
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Basic computer literacy skills and talent for technology (i.e. handheld radios, telephones, computers, etc.).
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Able to multi-task and good time management.
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Weekend and evening availability.
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Well-groomed, professional appearance.
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Ability to stand or sit for the duration of the assigned shift, lift, push, and pull at least 30 lbs.
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Ability to work in all weather conditions.
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Adhere to APC location site Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
Preferred Experience:
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1 year of office/administrative experience.
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1 year of high-end residential or hotel experience as Bellman, Porter, Door Attendant, Greeter, Server, Host.
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Knowledge of Carson and/or BuildingLink software.
Who is APC?
APC is a full-service hospitality company, providing Front Desk Concierge, Security, Valet Parking, Shuttle, and Door Greeter services for residential buildings, healthcare facilities & corporate centers. If you are someone who likes making lasting connections or even looking to “do something different,” we’d love to hear from you! Here at APC we value team building and encourage success by offering room for growth and often promoting from within.
APC is an equal-opportunity employer. APC does not discriminate based on 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.
How this job compares
Set against the 612 open Security Specialist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$80–116K/yr357 salary ranges
- US median$21–26/hr97 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 612 open Security Specialist jobs across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- Security Specialist postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 6 years (398 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 234 of the 612 open Security Specialist jobs (38%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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