Overnight Security Guard - 39939

Harvard Protection Services, LLC•Secaucus, NJ

About The Position

Harvard Protection Services Security Officers provide professional, customer-focused security and life-safety services for the people and property they protect. The role involves maintaining a visible presence, monitoring the assigned facility for suspicious or unsafe activity, controlling access, conducting patrols, responding to alarms, and following emergency procedures. Duties may differ depending on the customer location assigned.

Requirements

Hold state- or municipality-mandated security officer licenses.
Have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Have a security guard license or be able to obtain one within an acceptable period.
Have reliable means of communication and transportation.
Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills and maintain a neat, professional appearance.
Be able to write routine correspondence, including log entries and incident reports.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in contract security, law enforcement, the military, or customer service.

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 recognize customers, tenants, visitors, and guests.
Greet customers, visitors, staff, tenants, and guests professionally.
Answer phones professionally.
Permit authorized persons to enter the property and monitor entrances and exits.
Learn and enforce facility or building policies and procedures 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 removal is authorized according to customer requirements.
Follow established emergency action plans and procedures.
Monitor alarms and systems.
Prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities as directed.