Watch Officer (Night Shift)
Merck
- Location
- Rahway, New Jersey, United States of America
- Employment
- Full Time
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Salary
- $96.2k – $151.4k/yr
- Posted
- Sep 4, 2026
Skills
About this role
Job Description
Job Description Summary The Night Shift Watch Officer is a critical frontline role within our Company’s Resiliency Center, responsible for maintaining real-time situational awareness and threat monitoring during peak global business hours. Reporting to the Director of Watch Desk Operations, this role serves as the lead tactical interface for incident triage, information coordination, and crisis escalation. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic, high-visibility environment, utilizing advanced technology platforms and AI-driven tools to protect our Company’s people, operations, and assets while collaborating actively with cross-functional business partners. Job Description and Responsibilities Primary activities include, but are not limited to: Conduct continuous real-time monitoring of global events, utilizing integrated threat intelligence and situational awareness platforms to identify potential risks to our Company. Perform initial triage, impact assessment, and rapid escalation of emerging incidents, ensuring timely and accurate information flow to leadership and relevant business units. Draft and disseminate clear, concise incident reports, travel security advisories, and daily intelligence summaries for enterprise stakeholders. Act as the primary point of contact for employee assistance and travel risk inquiries during nighttime operations, providing immediate guidance and support. Coordinate seamlessly with the Day Shift team during shift handovers to ensure total continuity of operations and situational awareness. Assist in the continuous improvement of watch desk workflows, including the testing and adoption of new technological platforms and AI-assisted operational procedures. Perform other duties as assigned or as required based on the evolving needs of our Company.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required. At least 3 years of experience in a Global Security Operations Center (GSOC), intelligence watch floor, emergency dispatch, or similar fast-paced monitoring environment. Experience using situational awareness and threat intelligence platforms.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a corporate security environment. Familiarity with mass notification and crisis management systems. Prior military or law enforcement experience in an operational role. Skills & Competencies Strong analytical capability, with the ability to rapidly synthesize multiple streams of information into clear, actionable assessments. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to remain composed and make sound, rapid decisions under pressure. Collaborative team player with a strong focus on customer service. Physical & Operational Requirements Must be able to work a fixed night shift schedule, potentially including weekends and holidays. Must be flexible and able to work a 12-hour rotating night shift schedule; specific shift hours, durations, and rotations are subject to change based on company operational tempo and business needs. Able to travel locally or regionally as required.
Required Skills
Alarm Management, Alarm Management, Alarm Monitoring, Analytical Thinking, Business Continuity Management (BCM), Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Confidentiality, Counterintelligence Investigations, Crisis Management, Database Management, Decision Making, Emergency Notification Systems, Event Monitoring, Executive Protection, Forensic Investigations, Incident Analysis, Incident Management, Incident Reporting, Incident Response, Physical Security, Project Risk Assessments, Real Estate Management, Real Time Monitoring, Risk Intelligence, Safety Reporting {+ 9 more} Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the