Chief Security Guard Jobs in Morristown, NJ

A Chief Security Guard plays a critical role in the security industry. Their main responsibility is to oversee the security operations within an organization or facility. This includes developing and implementing security protocols, supervising a team of security personnel, conducting security audits, and responding to security emergencies. They are also responsible for ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal security laws and regulations and often liaise with law enforcement agencies.

Key skills for a Chief Security Guard include strong leadership and communication skills, the ability to respond effectively to high-pressure situations, and a keen understanding of security systems and technologies. They should ideally have certifications such as the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Physical Security Professional (PSP) from ASIS International. Prior to becoming a Chief Security Guard, a person might have roles such as Security Guard, Security Officer, or Security Supervisor, gaining experience in various aspects of security operations.

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Security Sergeant

  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Will provide supervision, leadership, and oversight for assigned shift will coordinate with Director to resolve shift, patrol routes, employee issues & scheduling...

Security Shift Supervisor

  • Morris Plains, NJ (4 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Morris Plains, NJ (4 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Overview Allied Universal, North Americas leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and...

Security Site Supervisor NonUnion @ Union Site

  • Raritan, NJ (16 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Raritan, NJ (16 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Overview Allied Universal, North Americas leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and...

Security Shift Supervisor Corporate Building

  • Secaucus, NJ (22 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Secaucus, NJ (22 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Overview Allied Universal, North Americas leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and...

Site Supervisor Full Time Day

  • Perth Amboy, NJ (21 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Perth Amboy, NJ (21 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

security surveys and post orders Make recommendations concerning disciplinary action/commendation decisions pertaining to security personnel QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE): Must possess a high school diploma...

Site Supervisor Full Time Day

  • Somerset, NJ (19 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Somerset, NJ (19 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

security surveys and post orders Make recommendations concerning disciplinary action/commendation decisions pertaining to security personnel QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE): Must possess a high school diploma...

Senior Environmental Life Safety Supervisor (Rahway, NJ)

  • Rahway, NJ (16 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ (16 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Job Description Supervisor, Environmental and Life Safety Role : Join our dedicated team of fire, life safety, and environmental professionals. We take pride in keeping all our fellow employees on...

Chief of Security

  • Clinton, NJ (24 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Clinton, NJ (24 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Chief of Security This listing closes on 9/11/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada). Employer New Jersey Water Supply Authority Salary Depends On Qualifications Location Clinton, NJ Job Type...

Security Supervisor: $22.31

  • Carteret, NJ (19 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Carteret, NJ (19 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

1 Week of Paid Vacation after 6 months! Are you ready to turn your job into a rewarding career? At Metro One LPSG, we're not just filling positionswe're building a dynamic team dedicated to...

Security Shift Supervisor - Unarmed

  • Somerset, NJ (19 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • Somerset, NJ (19 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 16 days ago

Allied Universal, North Americas leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and...

Director- Converged Security Program Manager Director- Converged Security Program Manager

  • Roseland, NJ (10 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • Roseland, NJ (10 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 16 days ago

You bring technical experience with items such as: Deploying new technologies, physical security, risk reduction, risk awareness and training, incident management, fraud, privacy, integrations for security...

Supervisor of School Safety and Security

  • Sayreville, NJ (23 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 24 days ago
  • Sayreville, NJ (23 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 24 days ago

Supervisor of School Safety and Security JobID: 3901 Position Type: Administration (Non-Certificated)/Supervisor of School Safety and Security Date Posted: 6/18/2025 Location: Sayreville Public...

Security Supervisor - Full Time - Day - Children's Specialized Hospital - New Brunswick

  • New Brunswick, NJ (20 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (20 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Conduct patrols and monitor facilities to maintain a secure environment for healthcare operations adapting to indoor and outdoor posts as required....

Site Supervisor in Kenilworth, NJ

  • Kenilworth, NJ (12 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kenilworth, NJ (12 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

including logging and distributing, as well as external vendor deliveries Maintain accurate and complete shift logs ensuring proper "handover" for successful communication through shift changes Conduct patrol...

Safety Supervisor/ Driver Trainer

  • North Arlington, NJ (19 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • North Arlington, NJ (19 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

Overview Interstate Waste Services is the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the country! We primarily service Northern New Jersey, Southern New York...

Demographic Data for Morristown, NJ

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Salary for Chief Security Guard Jobs in Morristown, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Chief Security Guards in Morristown, NJ offer the following education background
High School or GED
29.1%
Bachelor's Degree
26.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.4%
Associate's Degree
14.3%
Master's Degree
9.6%
Some College
3.2%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some High School
0.9%


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