Security Specialist

At OceanFirst Bank, each one of our employees plays an important role in delivering value to our customers and executing daily tasks in accordance with our core values. We recognize that our employees are essential to our success, making OceanFirst a great place to work and do business. Great benefits include: employee perks & discount programs, tuition assistance, incentive compensation program, professional development opportunities, and more! Apply today to #BecomeOceanFirst and make an impact in the local community! The Security Specialist is responsible for providing post‑based security coverage at the Bank's headquarters front desk. This role focuses on access control, visitor management, observation, and incident reporting to support the safety of employees, customers, visitors, and Bank facilities. WHAT YOU WILL DO LIST Staff the front desk security post at Bank headquarters during assigned shifts. Control and monitor building access, ensuring only authorized employees, visitors, and vendors enter secured areas. Greet, log, and issue credentials to visitors in accordance with Bank visitor‑management procedures. Monitor lobby activity and immediately address or escalate suspicious, unsafe, or unauthorized behavior. Observe security cameras, alarm panels, and access‑control systems as assigned. Conduct routine visual checks of the lobby and adjacent areas to identify potential safety or security concerns. Remain alert and attentive at all times while on post. Respond to routine security incidents in accordance with established procedures and training. Promptly notify senior security staff, facilities, or management of incidents requiring escalation. Accurately document incidents, visitor activity, and security events in logs or reports as required. Assist with emergency situations (e.g., medical events, evacuations) by following established protocols and directions from senior security personnel or emergency responders. WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU Proven security operations knowledge and sound judgment, including situational awareness, threat identification, access-control practices, and appropriate escalation per policy. Proven incident response capability, including calm decision-making during fire/medical/security events, de-escalation, timely communication, and coordination/notification. Front-desk and phone professionalism: ability to greet and assist visitors, screen/direct calls, and represent the company with discretion and a customer-service mindset. Administrative accuracy and technology proficiency, including Microsoft Office and the ability to maintain clear, complete logs/records (visitors, calls, incidents, mail/packages) and follow through on requests. Consistent adherence to policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Ability to appropriately handle, maintain, and report on confidential information. YOUR QUALIFICATIONS Associate's degree or equivalent work experience preferred. Former accredited law enforcement officer in a patrol or public-facing role preferred. INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONTACTS Daily internal contact with employees and management. Frequent external contact with vendors and law enforcement. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Office environment. Ability to operate a computer. Ability to communicate in order to exchange simple to complex information with individuals and groups. Ability to travel throughout Bank footprint.