GSA Security Guard-39874

Harvard Protection Services, LLC•New York, NY

7d•$24 - $24

About The Position

Harvard Protection Services is hiring a GSA Security Guard to provide professional, customer-focused security and life safety services for people and property. Officers support the company’s goal of delivering high-quality security services and are expected to maintain a professional presence while helping customers, employees, visitors, and guests. Duties may vary based on the assigned customer location. The position requires a valid GSA credential or eligibility to obtain one, as well as any required state or municipal security-officer licenses. Candidates must have at least a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent and a security guard license or the ability to obtain one within an acceptable period. The role pays $23.65 per hour and has an open-availability schedule. Harvard Protection Services offers benefit opportunities including health and welfare, dental and vision coverage, sick leave, vacation, and 401(k) enrollment.

Requirements

Must possess a valid GSA credential or be eligible to obtain one.
Must hold state- or municipality-mandated security officer licenses.
Minimum high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Must have a security guard license or be able to obtain one within an acceptable period.
Must have reliable means of communication and transportation.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Neat and professional appearance.
Ability to write routine correspondence, including log entries and incident reports.

Nice To Haves

Previous contract security, law enforcement, military, or customer service experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

Maintain a professional demeanor and assist customers, employees, visitors, and guests.
Maintain a visible presence in the assigned facility or building.
Monitor the environment and detect suspicious or unsafe activity.
Become familiar with incoming and outgoing traffic and the customers, tenants, visitors, and guests.
Greet customers, visitors, staff, tenants, and guests professionally.
Answer phones professionally.
Allow authorized persons to enter the property and monitor entrances and exits.
Learn facility or building policies and procedures and enforce them within the limits of the position.
Conduct required patrols of designated areas on foot or in a vehicle.
Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensure property removals meet customer requirements.
Follow established emergency action plans and procedures.
Monitor alarms and systems.
Prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities as directed.